Salt Lake City UT Water Risk
Water stress analysis and cooling infrastructure assessment for AI datacenters in Salt Lake City UT.
What is the water stress score for Salt Lake City UT?
The Water Stress Score (WSS) for Salt Lake City UT is 45/100, rated as Medium stress. This indicates medium risk for datacenter cooling operations.
Key Data Points
- Water Stress Score: 45/100
- Stress Band: Medium
- Drought Risk: 35/100
- Regulatory Risk: 20/100
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Methodology
The Water Stress Score (WSS) evaluates municipal water availability, drought probability, and regulatory permit complexity for datacenter cooling operations. Scores above 60/100 indicate high water stress regions where evaporative cooling may face operational or regulatory challenges.
Data Sources
- EPA WaterSense regional data
- US Drought Monitor historical data
- State-level water permit requirements
- Municipal water moratorium records
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Recent Market Changes
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Dallas-Fort Worth water stress score rose 7.4% as drought conditions intensified.
Northern Virginia baseline water stress decreased 9.5%, improving datacenter cooling reliability.
Last updated: 2026-05-17 • Data sources: WSA Analytics • Methodology