Oklahoma groundwater bill adds amendment to restrict data center’s water usage

Oklahoma groundwater bill adds amendment to restrict data center’s water usage

News ClipOU Daily·OK·5/11/2026

An Oklahoma bill focused on tracking groundwater consumption is moving forward in the legislature. An amendment has been added to this bill that imposes new restrictions on data centers seeking permits for groundwater usage within the state. This development aims to regulate the water consumption of data center operations.

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An Oklahoma bill changing how groundwater consumption is tracked is advancing with an amendment adding constraints on data centers seeking an Oklahoma groundwater permit.