# Google Data Centers Drain Nebraska Water | Lincoln News

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Podcast: [Lincoln News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lincoln-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568434)
Published: 2026-07-11T17:15:04+00:00
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Google’s Nebraska data centers are gobbling up massive amounts of water—some using as much as tens of thousands of homes—raising alarms among environmentalists and officials worried about strain on local supplies, especially during droughts. While some facilities are improving efficiency, the sheer scale of operations keeps water consumption soaring, sparking calls for greater transparency as tech hubs expand across the state. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/925dbe697ee0526f

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