Lim – U.S. Census ACS 2024 Water and Sewer Cost Distribution (Texas)

This dataset was derived from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates, Table B25134 (2024). It contains detailed information on household water and sewer costs for Texas cities and counties, including the number of occupied housing units reporting charges within specific monthly cost ranges (<$125, $125–$249, $250–$499, $500–$749, $750–$999, and $1,000+). Each estimate is paired with a corresponding margin of error to indicate statistical reliability. I am using this dataset to quantify the environmental and operational cost dimension of my Datacenter Location Planning (Texas) project. Water availability and cost are critical factors influencing datacenter cooling efficiency, sustainability, and long-term feasibility. By integrating this dataset with energy, broadband, and population data, my machine learning model can assess regional water-cost exposure and identify areas where datacenter operations would be both cost-effective and environmentally sustainable.