The explosive growth of artificial intelligence data centers is about to hit the professional cleaning industry with a potential water scarcity crisis that few saw coming just two or three years ago.

“The industry hasn’t felt the squeeze yet because most of these data centers are still on the drawing board or under construction,” suggests Klaus Reichardt, CEO and founder of Waterless No-Flush Urinals,Inc. “But that’s about to change—and fast.”

The numbers are staggering. A single data center can consume millions of gallons of water daily just to cool its microchips and equipment. This unprecedented demand is already straining water utilities, crumbling infrastructure and sending water costs skyrocketing nationwide.

Texas, Utah, Arizona, and California face the most immediate impact, according to Reichardt. “But make no mistake, this is a national problem. Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, and Indiana alone have nearly 600 data centers either planned or already operational.”

Robert Kravitz, a veteran building service contractor, identifies the industry’s biggest water users:

“And then there’s waste,” Kravitz adds. “Workers over-diluting chemicals, excessive bucket refills, taps left running in janitorial closets. These seemingly minor habits compound into massive water consumption.”

Both experts emphasize that the cleaning industry should act now to address current and future water challenges. Critical strategies include:

“This last point is critical,” Reichardt emphasizes. “Green cleaning was the industry’s rallying cry twenty years ago. Today, it’s water efficiency – the long-term reduction in water consumption.”

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