How Virginia data centers could reduce water use and environmental impacts with new technology

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.