Data center water use modest in DC region, but could grow, commission says

The Loudoun Times-Mirror recently highlighted data center water usage in Loudoun County, Virginia, noting that current consumption is modest. According to a commission, this water demand is projected to grow as more data centers are built, particularly in areas like Compass Creek Parkway in Leesburg and newly proposed sites near Goose Creek. The county's water utility primarily sources its water from the Potomac River and Goose Creek to supply these facilities and local residents, while western Loudoun relies on groundwater. The article underscores the region's existing water management and future considerations for data center expansion.