US Data Centers Map

Water Footprint

Click a hexbin to see details

WHICH IS EQUAL TO

AI Usage

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Claude AI Queries (2025) and US Data Centers Water Footprint (2021)

This interactive map shows Claude AI usage in the US, and alternatively water usage and scarcity at US data centers.

Each colored dot represents a collection of Claude chat instances that shared a similar purpose. Their purpose is indicated by the color categorization.

Controls:
• Use the buttons at the top-left to zoom in/out or toggle between AI queries, usage clusters, and water scarcity.
• Hover over areas or data centers to see detailed information.
• The legend shows the water scarcity gradient (m³-equivalent) and AI query category
• Hover over colored dots to see information about AI queries
• Click on usage dots or hexagons to reveal more information!

Explore the map to better understand AI use and the water footprint of US data centers!