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These data centers in Arizona could recapture the fresh water but they would rather pour money into watershed projects. Steam from evaporative cooling systems can be recaptured and purified into drinking water, though it’s not yet common practice in data centers. 💡 How It Works Researchers at MIT have developed a vapor-collection technology that captures water droplets from steam plumes using an electrodynamic process: - Ionization: Steam droplets are zapped with charged particles to give them an electric charge. - Collection mesh: These droplets are then attracted to an oppositely charged mesh, where they condense and fall into trays. - Purification: The collected water is extremely pure—up to 10 times cleaner than regular drinking water 🏭 Real-World Applications - The system has been tested on power plants, where cooling towers produce large steam plumes. - It’s shown promise in reducing water consumption by up to 20% and eliminating visible vapor plumes. - While not yet widely adopted in data centers, the technology could be adapted for them, especially in water-scarce regions. 🚰 Potential Benefits - Sustainable water reuse: Converts waste steam into potable water. - Reduced environmental impact: Less strain on local water supplies. - Improved public perception: Demonstrates commitment to water stewardship.