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Microsoft Reduces Water Usage Intensity in Its Data Centers by Nearly 90% Since the Early 2000s

Microsoft said that the average water usage efficiency of its data centers declined from 2.3 to 0.27 liters per kilowatt-hour in 2025, while reaching the point of replenishing more water globally than it withdrew during fiscal year 2025. The company combines low- or zero-water-consumption cooling technologies, reuse, and investment in local infrastructure.