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Royal Irrigation Department Forecasts Increased Water Demand for EEC Data Centers
Thailand's Royal Irrigation Department projects that the expansion of data centers in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) will raise annual water consumption to 60 million cubic meters.
According to a report from Matichon Online, the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has conducted an assessment regarding the impact of the growing data center industry within Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The agency estimates that the proliferation of these facilities will drive annual water demand up to 60 million cubic meters.
For residents and those living in the EEC region, this projection highlights the ongoing infrastructure adjustments required to support Thailand's digital transformation. As data centers are intensive users of water for cooling systems, the RID is currently developing proactive management plans to ensure that this increased industrial demand does not compromise the water supply for local communities or agricultural sectors.
While the RID has identified these figures as part of their forward-looking assessment, several details remain to be confirmed. Specifically, the timeline for when this peak consumption level will be reached and the specific locations of the new water management infrastructure have not yet been finalized. Stakeholders are waiting for further updates on how the government intends to balance the needs of the tech sector with the resource requirements of the existing population. The RID continues to monitor the situation to ensure long-term water security in the region.
