Non-Potable Water is water not treated to drinking-water standards, sourced from rainwater, greywater, reclaimed effluent, or industrial supply. Data centers use it for cooling and other process needs to conserve potable water, requiring appropriate treatment and separate distribution to prevent scaling, fouling, and cross-contamination with drinking-water systems.
Category: Sustainability & Metrics · Subcategory: Water & Heat Reuse · Part of the AIDC Technical Terminology reference.