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Board asks DEQ to analyze data-center water demand and regional groundwater impacts
State Water Control Board · August 20, 2025
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Summary
A board member asked DEQ to analyze whether data-center water demand contributes to groundwater depletion; DEQ said staff are engaged in General Assembly-directed studies and suggested waiting until spring for more complete data, noting most data centers use surface water purchased from municipalities.
During the meeting a board member raised concerns about groundwater depletion reported by agricultural communities and asked DEQ to provide analysis on whether data-center water demand is contributing to wells running dry.
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