Indiana wants to control how much water data centers use

Data center water regulation.

Introduced· 2025-12-02

Who's it for

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What it means for you

9/10Helps you

Good for everyday people ·

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This bill would make big computer centers get permission to use water, helping protect our shared water supply for everyone.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill is good because it would help protect Indiana's water. Data centers use a lot of water to keep their computers cool. If they use too much without anyone watching, it could mean less water for farms, homes, and nature. This bill would make sure data centers ask for permission and show how they plan to use water. This helps make sure our water supply stays healthy for everyone. Some might say this makes it harder for new data centers to open, but it also makes sure they are good neighbors when it comes to water.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

It would make big computer centers, called data centers, get a special permit to use water.
The state's natural resources department would decide if a data center can get a permit.
This permit would help the state keep track of how much water these centers use.
The state can make more rules about how this permit system works.