Written question asked by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 September 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Data Centres: Water Supply
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the projected demand for water from data centres in each water-resource zone.
- Answer
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Current evidence suggests existing data centres in England account for just 0.2% of non-household demand. Defra is working across government and with the Environment Agency to better understand the sectors growth and reduce its impact, including by supporting rollout of smart meters in the non-household market.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 28747
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Water supply Data centres
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