Data centers must reveal water use and pay for upgrades

Data centers: water use disclosures.

Enrolled· 2026-08-31

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What it means for you

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This bill forces new data centers to reveal their water use and pay for any new water pipes they need, protecting local water supplies and taxpayers.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Data centers use massive amounts of water to keep their computers cool. Right now, local towns often get stuck with the bill to upgrade water systems to handle them. This bill makes sure the tech companies pay for their own water upgrades and prove they have a plan for droughts before they can build. It is a big win for regular people who want to protect their water and their wallets.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Stops cities from approving new or expanded data centers unless they share detailed water plans.
Forces data centers to create a drought plan for dry years.
Makes the data center pay the full cost of any new water pipes or storage they need.
Requires companies to share details about the jobs they will create, including pay and where workers live.
Orders the state to track how much water massive facilities like data centers use.