Montgomery County water officials say data centers aren’t likely to target county for development

Montgomery County water officials say data centers aren’t likely to target county for development

News ClipCommunity Impact·Montgomery County, TX·10/30/2026

Officials with the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District said Montgomery County’s groundwater regulations make the area unlikely to attract data center development. Board President Jim Spigener said residents should not be overly concerned about data centers affecting local water supplies.

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Montgomery County water officials said data centers are unlikely to target the county because groundwater regulations make development less attractive. Jim Spigener, board president of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District, said residents should not be overly concerned about a data center significantly affecting local water supplies.