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Can Canton spare enough water for 4 proposed data centers?
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Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Canton has proposed supplying water for four new hyperscale data centers, with an estimated total peak water demand of 1.7 million gallons per day, which is about a quarter of the city's unused daily water capacity of 7 million gallons. The city is considering new industrial water rates for these large users and requires developers to cover infrastructure upgrade costs.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity.
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Canton's abundant water capacity opens a clear path for data center expansion, but you need to prepare for rising water costs as the city shifts to industrial rates. Secure early talks with local utilities to manage infrastructure upgrades and pricing before committing.
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