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Five things to know as data centers spread across rural America
Data centers in rural America consume vast amounts of water, with Google's Oklahoma facility using 1.1 billion gallons annually. Environmental and community concerns arise over water use, pollution, and land rezoning, as most new projects are planned in rural areas.
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