Certain data from water users; water use consumption for domestic, etc., purposes, data centers.

This legislation mandates that data centers in Virginia report their annual water consumption to the State Water Commission. Currently, many large facilities operate without comprehensive public tracking of how much water they utilize for cooling and operational cooling systems. By requiring these centers to disclose water usage data, the bill aims to improve resource management and transparency, especially as demand from the tech industry strains local infrastructure. For Arlington residents, this oversight is critical to ensuring that the growth of data centers does not compromise regional water security or lead to unnecessary utility cost hikes. Ultimately, the legislation provides officials with the necessary information to better plan for sustainable resource allocation and mitigate potential environmental impacts on local water supplies.