The island where locals say data centres are taking their water — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-island-where-locals-say-data-centres-are-taking-their-waterContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Locals claim data centres are draining their water on an islandhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-island-where-locals-say-data-centres-are-taking-their-waterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-island-where-locals-say-data-centres-are-taking-their-water#u124789Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:00:38 +0000Residents on an island, reportedly Batam, are expressing concerns that data centres are taking their water. The issue has led to blockades and protests. Data centre firms are pushing for clearer approvals. The situation highlights the challenges of balancing technological growth with local resource management.Why it mattersThe dispute over water usage by data centres on the island underscores the tension between the growth of the digital economy and environmental sustainability. As demand for data storage and processing increases, so does the need for data centres, which require significant am