State representative pushes for Louisiana water study as data centers move in

The article focuses on State Representative Danny McCormick's efforts to initiate a water-usage study in Louisiana amidst plans for numerous data centers to establish operations in the state. McCormick has expressed concerns on social media, stating that while Louisiana is "open for business," its vital water resources for farmers, families, and future generations are not "for sale." He is collaborating with other lawmakers to request a comprehensive study to assess the long-term impact of expanding data centers on water availability. Documents reviewed by KSLA Investigates, including those from a Shreveport City Council special session, reveal that a proposed large-scale data center in Shreveport is projected to consume 7.5 million gallons of potable water daily. The same documents also estimate about 2.5 million gallons per day of wastewater and cooling blowdown would return to Shreveport's water system. McCormick advocates for responsible growth, asserting that "Growth is good, but accountability is better."