How Virginia data centers could reduce water use and environmental impacts with new technology
News ClipWSLS·Botetourt County, VA·6/24/2026
Google is proceeding with plans for a large data center campus in Botetourt County, Virginia. This development has prompted environmental advocates to urge the state to re-evaluate data center operations, citing concerns that increasing water demands could strain local resources and impact the environment.
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As Google moves forward with plans for a major data center campus in Botetourt County, some environmental advocates are urging Virginia to rethink how the facilities operate — and warning that growing water demands could strain local resources.