New report sheds light on industries that threaten Great Lakes water

The Great Lakes' water supply is threatened by increased demand from industries like data centers and mining, coupled with climate change impacts.

Data centers, attracted by tax incentives, consume vast amounts of water, often untracked, while mineral mining poses contamination risks.

While the Great Lakes may seem to offer an endless supply of water, the balance is actually quite delicate.

Each year, only 1% of the water in the Great Lakes is replenished by rain, snow and groundwater.

Now, a new report from the Alliance for the Great Lakes shows that this delicate balance may be at risk because of rising demand from industries that use tremendous amounts of water, like data centers, mineral mining, and agriculture, all of which put pressure on groundwater resources.

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