Jay Ford

Virginia released a study on groundwater depletion in its eastern region, linking declines to population growth and industrial use, including data centers. The report urges stricter water regulations and greater regulatory authority over industrial water withdrawals, though it does not directly blame data centers for aquifer concerns.

Virginia's study on groundwater and data centers found declining aquifer levels due to population and industrial use, urging stricter regulations. The report, withheld for six months, highlights concerns about data centers' water consumption and calls for increased regulatory authority over water withdrawals.