The European Union has introduced a comprehensive plan to enhance resilience to droughts and enhance water quality throughout the region. This includes implementing measures to monitor water usage in the rapidly growing IT sector.
The European Commission is working towards establishing minimum performance standards to regulate water consumption in data centers, as Europe braces itself for potential water shortages in the future. The goal is to increase water efficiency by at least 10% across the EU by 2030.
Jessica Roswall, the EU environment commissioner, highlighted the pressing need for action, stating that 30% of Europe’s land experiences water scarcity annually. The new strategy aims to address this issue promptly.
Water scarcity has become a significant challenge for the EU, with rising temperatures exacerbating the situation. Droughts have disrupted nuclear power generation in France and affected trade along vital waterways like the Rhine river. The fragmented water management system in the EU, coupled with outdated infrastructure, further compounds the problem.
