Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 16842

Water: Data Centres

Tabled: 8 July 2026

Answered: 13 July 2026

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to monitor water usage nationally from the growth of data centres.

Answer

Emma Hardy

Defra is working with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the Environment Agency and water companies to improve understanding of data centre water demand. We are building the evidence base on water use, considering its implications thro...

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