Data centers can guzzle serious water. As some Nebraskans worry, tech giants seek solutions.

The only way to know how much water or power data centers use is if the companies that own them are transparent.

July 8, 2026Updated: July 8, 2026

By Flatwater Free Press

Data centers can guzzle serious water. As some Nebraskans worry, tech giants seek solutions.

Construction at a Google data center near Blair High Road and State Street in northwest Omaha on March 10. Photo by Naomi Delkamiller/Flatwater Free Press

Regional

Data centers can guzzle serious water. As some Nebraskans worry, tech giants seek solutions.

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Data centers can guzzle serious water. As some Nebraskans worry, tech giants seek solutions.

Regional

Data centers can guzzle serious water. As some Nebraskans worry, tech giants seek solutions.

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Scrutiny over possible entertainment districts continues

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner

State

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for western Wyoming

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Panhandle counties

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