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MLGW social media post puts spotlight on data center water use
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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) revealed that SpaceXAI is allowed to use up to 1.28 million gallons of water per day from the city’s water system, currently using about 62% of its allocation. While SpaceXAI is not yet among MLGW's top ten water customers, it is expected to rank fifth or sixth by the end of the year.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity.
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You need to prepare for rising water demand pressures if your tech operations depend on municipal utilities. Memphis shows data centers can rapidly become major water customers, creating a new dependency risk in your site selection and cost planning.
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