# UK datacentre expansion threatened by water shortage, trade body warns

A trade body has warned that the UK does not have enough water to support its planned datacentre expansions. The group highlights that the cooling needs of these facilities could strain already limited water resources. This matters because insufficient water supply may hinder the growth of digital infrastructure critical for AI and cloud services.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/21/not-enough-water-for-uks-datacentre-plans-trade-body-says) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:09 GMT