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Jul 31, 2026
Sierra Club Report: Wisconsin's Fossil Fuel Power Uses 1.34 Trillion Gallons of Water Yearly
A new Sierra Club report reveals Wisconsin's coal, gas, and nuclear plants withdraw 1.34 trillion gallons of water annually—far exceeding municipal and agricultural use. The report also highlights how proposed gas plants for data centers could strain water supplies, especially during summer droughts.
Sarah Mitchell