Amazon says its data centres used 9.46 bn litres of water in 2025

Amazon said its global data centres used 9.46 billion litres of water in 2025, adding it is equivalent to about 5% of annual water consumption in Seattle, where the company is headquartered. The disclosure comes amid rising scrutiny of environmental impact of AI-driven data centre expansion. Amazon noted the figures show they have greater cooling efficiency than some industry peers.