Ohio state representatives introduce legislation mandating monthly and annual water usage reporting from data centers and prohibiting the concealment of this data within non-disclosure agreements. This initiative addresses growing concerns about water consumption in the context of increasing data center development in the state.
Two state representatives have introduced new legislation that would require greater transparency when it comes to the amount of water consumed by Ohio data centers . According to a news release from their offices, State Reps.
Christine Cockley and Crystal Lett say the bill would require facilities to report water usage numbers both monthly and annually. The proposal also seeks to prohibit data centers from hiding water consumption data within nondisclosure agreements signed with local municipalities. This is happening as Central Ohio continues to see a large influx of data center developments in varying stages of completion. "Transparency around data centers' water usage is essential in making informed decisions," Cockley said in a statement. "This legislation gives us the tools to measure consistently and honestly." According to the release, Ohio is currently home to more than 200 data centers, yet there are no statewide requirements for reporting how much water they pull from local utilities. The lawmakers noted that even a mid-sized data center can consume as much water daily as a small town. Rep. Lett emphasized that while she supports economic growth, it should not come at the cost of public awareness. "My constituents have made it clear: if data centers are coming into our communities, they must be good neighbors," Lett said in the release. "This legislation sets a firm foundation to ensure communities and developers fully understand the real impacts of these facilities."Man convicted of rape after teens gain entry into Ohio cabaret, told they would be 'safe' Investigators said forensic DNA evidence collected during the case identified Ruiz as the perpetrator.The fiscal officer has been removed from office after a judge found he violated state law by attempting to invest public funds in gold coins.The City of Columbus is investing more than $17 million into summer youth programming, but not all community organizations made the cut to receive part of the fSupervisor on Marion Co. caseworker weeks before drug arrest: 'I have lost trust in her' A Marion County Children Services caseworker’s January drug arrest has raised new questions about what the agency knew about her performance and when.
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Ohio State Representatives introduce bill to track data center water usageTwo state representatives have introduced new legislation that would require greater transparency when it comes to the amount of water consumed by Ohio data cen
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