Botetourt County Faces Over $300M Water Costs for Google's Proposed Data Center Campus
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Botetourt County, Virginia, could incur over $300 million in water infrastructure costs for Google's proposed data center, which may use up to 8 million gallons of water daily. The county will initially cover the first $100 million in costs, with its contribution decreasing thereafter. Concerns about resource management and environmental impact have been raised, but no specific water conservation requirements have been set for the data centers.

Feb 12, 2026, 6:16 AM