Stafford supervisors approve data center site water use
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors approved requested water-use modifications for a data center project after a previous delay. This decision came following discussions involving a board vice chair and an attorney for Amazon regarding the impacts of data center generators.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors has approved modifications to water use for a data center project during its Tuesday evening meeting. This decision follows an earlier delay on the vote, indicating a thorough review process by the local governing body.
During the discussions, Stafford County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Maya Guy, representing the Aquia District, engaged with Charlie Payne, an attorney for Amazon. Their conversation centered on the potential impacts of data center generators, suggesting that the approved modifications are likely related to operational aspects and resource consumption for Amazon's facility in the county.