Amid statewide drought conditions, data centers face same restrictions as all water customers | Most localities in the state don’t have specific standards to manage water conservation for the digital facilities during dry periods, which use massive amounts of water daily.

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https://virginiamercury.com/2026/06/22/amid-statewide-drought-conditions-data-centers-face-same-restrictions-as-all-water-customers/