Amazon’s data centers used 2.5 billion gallons of water last year

Amazon's data centers used 2.5 billion gallons of water in 2025, with a consumption rate of 0.12 liters per kilowatt-hour of electricity. This represents a two percent decrease from the previous year, despite the company's expansion of its operations. Amazon claims to be using water more efficiently than some of its Big Tech rivals, as outlined in a recent report. The disclosure comes after Seattle enacted a one-year moratorium on data center construction, amid concerns over water consumption and energy use.

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