Public hearing approved for water system eminent domain case

Public hearing approved for water system eminent domain case

News ClipFredericksburg.com·Stafford County, VA·9/26/2026

Stafford County is considering using eminent domain to acquire property for a reclaimed water system that would supply cooling for data centers. The county's Board of Supervisors has approved a public hearing to discuss this potential action.

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Gov: Stafford County, Board of Supervisors

Stafford County, Virginia, is exploring the use of eminent domain as a means to acquire necessary property for the development of a reclaimed water system. This system is intended to provide cooling water for the growing number of data centers in the area. The Stafford County Board of Supervisors recently voted to approve a public hearing regarding this potential eminent domain action, indicating an advancement in the county's plans to secure infrastructure for data center operations.