“The amount of water needed per semiconductor wafer manufactured increased from 133.4 L per 12 inch equivalent wafer to to 176.4 L per 12 inch equivalent wafer (an increase of 32 percent.”
https://electronicplanet.xyz/2025/01/04/is-net-positive-water-a-thing/
Every year, chips become more toxic, more energy and water intense, and less recyclable. Welcome to the world of Big Tech.