Suggesting Hyperscale Data Centers Acquire Golf Courses for Water Conservation
Decision Brief
What changedA blog proposes that hyperscalers facing water stress acquire golf courses and convert them into parks to offset water usage.
Why it mattersThis unconventional suggestion quantifies golf course water use against data center water use, offering a novel conservation strategy.
Who should careAll AI builders
Affected stackNo specific stack identified
Source confidenceMedium · Reliable media or first-hand reporting
The blog notes that Google used 10.9 billion gallons of water in 2025, an average of 30 million gallons per day. In comparison, each of the 120 golf courses in the Coachella Valley uses about 750,000 gallons daily. The proposal suggests hyperscalers acquire 40 of these courses (about a third), converting them into public parks and encouraging former members to take up sustainable hobbies like birdwatching, thereby offsetting data center water pressure. This combines specific water usage data with a geographic case study for infrastructure planners.
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- Simon Willison：Blog
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