Water fight erupts over Amazon data center proposal in King George
Amazon's proposal to draw groundwater for a data center in King George County, Virginia, has sparked alarm from the local water utility. The county's state senator has also expressed anger over the permit request, indicating significant local opposition to the project's water usage.
A public notice regarding Amazon's application for a groundwater permit in King George County, Virginia, has ignited a dispute. The permit would allow Amazon to draw groundwater for a proposed data center in the county.
The King George County water utility has expressed alarm over Amazon's intentions, while the county's state senator voiced anger regarding the proposal. The article also notes that the State Corporation Commission separately approved a surcharge to cover transmission costs, leading to a 94-cent increase in a benchmark monthly bill.