Environmental
Indonesia's data center boom raises alarm over water use
Rapid growth of data centers in Indonesia raises concerns over excessive water consumption and environmental strain in lowland cities.
A study highlighted that hot, humid lowland climates in cities such as Jakarta and Batam place high cooling demands on data centers, leading to significant water withdrawals. The surge of data‑center development risks over‑utilizing water resources, potentially affecting local ecosystems and community water security in these urban areas.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Date added
- 2026-04-07 17:23 UTC
- Added by
- dinaasiaapdrmis
- Last updated
- Source published dsate/time
- 2026-04-07 16:55 UTC
- Event date/time
- 2026-04-07
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