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Data Center Signal is tracking 2 clips about Quality Technology Services data center developments across 2 states, including GA, VA.

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News ClipE&E News by POLITICO·Loudoun County, VA

AI’s no-win choice: Using huge amounts of water or energy

AI data centers face a major cooling dilemma, requiring either vast amounts of water or massive electricity, both of which incite public opposition and environmental concerns. Companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and QTS are implementing different strategies to manage these resource demands. Lack of transparency from the industry further exacerbates public mistrust regarding their environmental impact.

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7/9/2026

News Clipbreitbart.com·Fayetteville, Fayette County, GA

Georgia Urges AI Data Centers to Cut Water Usage as Droughts Rage

Georgia is facing challenges meeting the escalating water demands of AI data centers, with Atlanta planners urging operators to reduce consumption amidst ongoing droughts and growing public opposition. This pressure follows an incident where Quality Technology Services (QTS) was found to have used nearly 30 million gallons of unbilled water for a data center in Fayette County. Local utilities are now pushing back against requests for massive water usage from developers.

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6/26/2026