US-average EWIF (water embedded in grid electricity), modeled in a 2022 study; range ~0 to ~85 by generation mix
~5.1 L/kWhestimate
| Value kind | estimate — Interpret this value according to its displayed kind, scope, source, and as-of date. |
|---|---|
| Scope | A modeled national average published in June 2022, not a measured 2025 figure. Its value depends on the generation mix and on the hydro-reservoir water-allocation convention; prefer a current region-specific EWIF where one exists. |
| As of | 2022 |
| Source | Resources, Conservation and Recycling, vol. 181 (June 2022) · Water-energy tradeoffs in data centers: a case study in hot-arid climates; WUE-source/EWIF discussion — modeled U.S. average 5.1 L/kWh with a geographic/generation range from ~0 to nearly 85 L/kWh |
| Review | checking…review by 2027-03-01 · standard cadence |
| Recorded changes | last 2026-09-04 · 3 revisions tracked |
| Claim id | us-average-ewif-water-embedded-in-grid |
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