Rogersville Considers Data Center Moratorium Due to Water Concerns
The Town of Rogersville, Alabama, is considering a moratorium on data center construction due to concerns about its limited water capacity. Mayor Cox stated that while no data center developers have approached the town yet, the measure aims to be proactive in managing potential high water usage. The proposed moratorium will be discussed again by the Town Council on August 3rd.
The Town of Rogersville, Alabama, is moving forward with discussions to implement a moratorium on data center development, primarily driven by concerns over the town's existing water capacity. Mayor Cox explained that data centers require substantial amounts of water for cooling, ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of gallons daily.
The town is already operating under a pause for new water meter production to maintain control over its current water supply. Although no data center companies have yet expressed interest in building in Rogersville, the Town Council decided to create a proactive plan to assess the impact of high water-use developments. Mayor Cox emphasized that being prepared for such possibilities is crucial.
In addition to data centers, plans for new large subdivisions and commercial businesses are also on hold while Rogersville evaluates potential high water usage. The revised moratorium proposal is slated for presentation to the Town Council on August 3rd.