Data Centres: Water
Lords · Question HL3327 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Official record
Answered 23 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to require all data centre operators to report their water use.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra, 23 Sep 2026
BSIT continues to engage with the sector and other government departments to better understand water use in data centres, supporting the adoption of efficient cooling technologies (closed-loop systems) and alternative sources like rainwater harvesting.The...