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Arizona Water Usage: Golf vs Data Centers
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In Maricopa County, Arizona, golf courses consume significantly more water than data centers, using approximately 29 billion gallons annually compared to the 905 million gallons used by data centers. Despite this disparity, data centers generate more tax revenue, contributing $863 million statewide in 2023, compared to $518 million from the golf industry in 2021. When evaluating tax revenue per gallon of water used, data centers are about 50 times more efficient. The broader context reveals that agriculture accounts for 70% of Arizona's water usage, while data centers use less than 0.1%. Understanding these figures can help reframe discussions around water usage priorities and economic contributions in Arizona.
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