Amazon says worldwide data centers consumed nearly 9.5B liters water

Technology Jun 11, 2026

Amazon shared that its data centers worldwide consumed nearly 9.5 billion liters of water last year, about 5% of what metro Seattle consumes annually.
They announced this to highlight their cooling efficiency and respond to concerns about how much water big tech facilities use.
Some cities, like Seattle, are even considering pausing new data center projects to study their environmental impact.

Amazon reports 0.12 L/kWh water efficiency

Amazon reported a water usage efficiency of just 0.12-liter per kilowatt-hour in 2025, beating Microsoft (0.27) and the industry average (0.84).
To cut down on water use, they rely on air-cooled systems in dry places like Phoenix and Saudi Arabia.

Amazon targets water restoration by 2030

Amazon is aiming to restore more water than it uses by 2030, with dozens of reclamation projects already running and over 100 more planned.
It's part of their push to shrink their environmental footprint while keeping operations efficient across the globe.