As demand for data center capacity continues to increase, many people are concerned about how data centers consume water, and how that consumption may impact their own communities. At Equinix, we are dedicated to being responsible stewards of water, and this includes making thoughtful decisions about how and where we consume it. To achieve this, we’re pursuing a multifaceted approach that includes: Evaluating the water context of each new site to determine if the area is facing water stress and if local water planning efforts indicate it would be sustainable and responsible to use water for cooling in that location. Then,…

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