Advisory board flags data centers and large commercial users in second-meter debate

Jul 24, 2026

Members asked staff to consider excluding very large water users (data centers) from second-meter eligibility and to model thresholds because such users could distort financial projections; staff said they will research limits and report back.

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Board members raised concerns that very large new water users —for example potential data centers— could distort both distribution capacity and the financial model for second-metering. Elena (committee member) said large commercial loads might merit exclusion or special treatment and suggested including a usage threshold in the draft language.

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