# Data Center Water Tracker: Sources & Citations
Source: https://savrn.com/data-center-water-tracker/sources
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Sources

# Data Center Water Tracker: sources

Every citation behind the tracker, in one place. Each entry states its publisher and links to the original. Nothing on the tracker is published without one.

327 citations 230 organizations 226 measures Updated October 7, 2026

Open data credits: Axios Pro Energy; Colorado Newsline; Data Center Dynamics news; Factor This; GovTech; Inside Climate News; LegiScan (legiscan.com) and the state legislature; Michigan Advance; Mississippi Today; OpenStates v3 (openstates.org), CC BY 4.0; Route Fifty; Strisker data center notes; The Register; The Texas Tribune; The Verge; W.Media.

- 352today.com [https://352today.com/news/257752-marion-county-pauses-large-commercial-data-centers-for-a-year-with-a-50-megawatt-cutoff-on-who-still-gets-through/](https://352today.com/news/257752-marion-county-pauses-large-commercial-data-centers-for-a-year-with-a-50-megawatt-cutoff-on-who-still-gets-through/)
- abc6onyourside.com [https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/ohio-epa-drops-plan-statewide-data-center-wastewater-permit-shifts-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-environmental-protection-agency-case-by-case](https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/ohio-epa-drops-plan-statewide-data-center-wastewater-permit-shifts-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-environmental-protection-agency-case-by-case)
- akcenter.org [https://akcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Data-Centers-Whitepaper_The-Alaska-Center_January-2026.pdf](https://akcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Data-Centers-Whitepaper_The-Alaska-Center_January-2026.pdf)
- api.congress.gov [https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/119](https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/119)
- api.legiscan.com [https://api.legiscan.com/](https://api.legiscan.com/)
- api.waterdata.usgs.gov [https://api.waterdata.usgs.gov/](https://api.waterdata.usgs.gov/)
- arkansasonline.com [https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/sep/25/pulaski-county-judge-barry-hyde-vetoes-ordinance/](https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/sep/25/pulaski-county-judge-barry-hyde-vetoes-ordinance/)
- arkleg.state.ar.us [https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=SB10&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R](https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=SB10&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R)
- arkleg.state.ar.us [https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/FTPDocument/?path=%2fSessionInformation%2LegislativeMeasures.txt](https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/FTPDocument/?path=%2fSessionInformation%2LegislativeMeasures.txt)
- atlantanewsfirst.com [https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/07/13/records-raise-questions-about-georgias-largest-data-center-its-water-use/](https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/07/13/records-raise-questions-about-georgias-largest-data-center-its-water-use/)
- awwa.org [https://www.awwa.org/wp-content/uploads/AWWA-Cooling-the-Cloud-Water-Utilities-in-a-Data-Driver-World.pdf](https://www.awwa.org/wp-content/uploads/AWWA-Cooling-the-Cloud-Water-Utilities-in-a-Data-Driver-World.pdf)
- axios.com [https://www.axios.com/2026/09/16/house-ai-data-center-power-bills](https://www.axios.com/2026/09/16/house-ai-data-center-power-bills)
- berthoudsurveyor.com [https://berthoudsurveyor.com/mead-approves-12-month-data-center-moratorium/](https://berthoudsurveyor.com/mead-approves-12-month-data-center-moratorium/)
- billstatus.ls.state.ms.us [https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3410.xml](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3410.xml)
- bondbuyer.com [https://www.bondbuyer.com/news/ohio-mulls-data-center-rules-as-wisconsin-lawmakers-stall](https://www.bondbuyer.com/news/ohio-mulls-data-center-rules-as-wisconsin-lawmakers-stall)
- boston.com [https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/09/15/boston-city-council-to-consider-zoning-changes-that-would-bar-data-center-construction/](https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/09/15/boston-city-council-to-consider-zoning-changes-that-would-bar-data-center-construction/)
- brockovichdatacenter.com [https://www.brockovichdatacenter.com/](https://www.brockovichdatacenter.com/)
- brockovichdatacenter.com [https://www.brockovichdatacenter.com/community-and-legislation.html](https://www.brockovichdatacenter.com/community-and-legislation.html)
- businessrecord.com [https://www.businessrecord.com/energy-water-use-under-close-watch-as-data-centers-expand-in-iowa/](https://www.businessrecord.com/energy-water-use-under-close-watch-as-data-centers-expand-in-iowa/)
- buttedatacenterinfo.com [https://www.buttedatacenterinfo.com/water](https://www.buttedatacenterinfo.com/water)
- c-win.org [https://www.c-win.org/cwin-water-blog/2024/9/23/california-almond-water-usage-updated](https://www.c-win.org/cwin-water-blog/2024/9/23/california-almond-water-usage-updated)
- cbsaustin.com [https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/austin-city-council-unanimously-moves-forward-with-new-data-center-regulations](https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/austin-city-council-unanimously-moves-forward-with-new-data-center-regulations)
- cbsnews.com [https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/coweta-county-residents-file-appeal-to-stop-massive-data-center-on-protected-rural-land/](https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/coweta-county-residents-file-appeal-to-stop-massive-data-center-on-protected-rural-land/)
- cbsnews.com [https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/inside-lowell-markley-data-center/](https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/inside-lowell-markley-data-center/)
- cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com [https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/msc/documents/presentations/CSR/2026-Microsoft-Environmental-Data-Fact-Sheet-PDF.pdf](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/msc/documents/presentations/CSR/2026-Microsoft-Environmental-Data-Fact-Sheet-PDF.pdf)
- centralmaine.com [https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/02/18/new-details-emerge-about-proposed-southern-maine-data-center/](https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/02/18/new-details-emerge-about-proposed-southern-maine-data-center/)
- ceres.org [https://www.ceres.org/resources/reports/water-behind-the-watts-the-hidden-risk-of-powering-data-centers](https://www.ceres.org/resources/reports/water-behind-the-watts-the-hidden-risk-of-powering-data-centers)
- cfpublic.org [https://www.cfpublic.org/politics/2026-09-15/orange-county-plans-a-moratorium-on-ai-data-centers](https://www.cfpublic.org/politics/2026-09-15/orange-county-plans-a-moratorium-on-ai-data-centers)
- cga.ct.gov [https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/etdata/TMY/2025SB-01292-R000218-Phelps,%20Chris,%20State%20Director-Environment%20Connecticut--TMY.PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/etdata/TMY/2025SB-01292-R000218-Phelps,%20Chris,%20State%20Director-Environment%20Connecticut--TMY.PDF)
- cga.ct.gov [https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB5076&which_year=2025](https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB5076&which_year=2025)
- charlestoncitypaper.com [https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2026/09/08/mount-pleasant-leaders-to-talk-data-center-moratorium/](https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2026/09/08/mount-pleasant-leaders-to-talk-data-center-moratorium/)
- chefdeproduit.com [https://www.chefdeproduit.com/DOC/google-2025-esg.pdf](https://www.chefdeproduit.com/DOC/google-2025-esg.pdf)
- chronicleonline.com [https://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/levy-county-approves-moratorium-on-data-centers/article_177dad48-7ddc-55b8-a945-cedb2a3a0013.html](https://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/levy-county-approves-moratorium-on-data-centers/article_177dad48-7ddc-55b8-a945-cedb2a3a0013.html)
- circleofblue.org [https://www.circleofblue.org/](https://www.circleofblue.org/)
- circleofblue.org [https://www.circleofblue.org/2025/supply/data-centers-a-small-but-growing-factor-in-arizonas-water-budget/](https://www.circleofblue.org/2025/supply/data-centers-a-small-but-growing-factor-in-arizonas-water-budget/)
- circleofblue.org [https://www.circleofblue.org/2025/water-energy/new-era-of-confrontation-between-energy-and-water-opens-in-great-lakes/](https://www.circleofblue.org/2025/water-energy/new-era-of-confrontation-between-energy-and-water-opens-in-great-lakes/)
- circleofblue.org [https://www.circleofblue.org/2026/fresh-great-lakes/great-lakes-states-face-a-data-center-governance-gap/](https://www.circleofblue.org/2026/fresh-great-lakes/great-lakes-states-face-a-data-center-governance-gap/)
- circleofblue.org [https://www.circleofblue.org/2026/water-energy/the-ai-boom-is-prolonging-indianas-fossil-fuel-era-with-hidden-costs-for-water/](https://www.circleofblue.org/2026/water-energy/the-ai-boom-is-prolonging-indianas-fossil-fuel-era-with-hidden-costs-for-water/)
- citizenportal.ai [https://citizenportal.ai/articles/8445369/hawaii/hawaii-county/hawaii-county-committee-forwards-bill-170-to-planning-commissions-after-widespread-public-testimony-opposing-data-centers](https://citizenportal.ai/articles/8445369/hawaii/hawaii-county/hawaii-county-committee-forwards-bill-170-to-planning-commissions-after-widespread-public-testimony-opposing-data-centers)
- citizenportal.ai [https://citizenportal.ai/articles/8693835/maryland/baltimore-county/mde-state-has-not-issued-a-data-center-water-appropriation-permit-counties-sometimes-allocate-existing-permits](https://citizenportal.ai/articles/8693835/maryland/baltimore-county/mde-state-has-not-issued-a-data-center-water-appropriation-permit-counties-sometimes-allocate-existing-permits)
- cityoffoley.org [https://cityoffoley.org/foley-data-center-moratorium/](https://cityoffoley.org/foley-data-center-moratorium/)
- cityofgilroy.org [https://www.cityofgilroy.org/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1331](https://www.cityofgilroy.org/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1331)
- cityofperryville.com [https://www.cityofperryville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09012026-1109](https://www.cityofperryville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09012026-1109)
- clarionledger.com [https://www.clarionledger.com/story/business/2025/06/10/amazon-will-expand-use-of-recycled-water-for-mississippi-data-center-project/84114276007/](https://www.clarionledger.com/story/business/2025/06/10/amazon-will-expand-use-of-recycled-water-for-mississippi-data-center-project/84114276007/)
- clarksvillenow.com [https://clarksvillenow.com/local/future-data-centers-to-require-public-hearing-under-new-rules-proposed-for-montgomery-county/](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/future-data-centers-to-require-public-hearing-under-new-rules-proposed-for-montgomery-county/)
- coloradonewsline.com [https://coloradonewsline.com/2026/09/29/weld-county-group-collecting-petition-signatures-to-block-global-ai-data-center/](https://coloradonewsline.com/2026/09/29/weld-county-group-collecting-petition-signatures-to-block-global-ai-data-center/)
- coloradopolitics.com [https://www.coloradopolitics.com/2026/05/24/tapped-is-water-a-problem-for-data-centers-in-colorado/](https://www.coloradopolitics.com/2026/05/24/tapped-is-water-a-problem-for-data-centers-in-colorado/)
- columbus.legistar.com [https://columbus.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1445174&GUID=EEB76761-1E41-492B-87F9-41B5B7FD056A](https://columbus.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1445174&GUID=EEB76761-1E41-492B-87F9-41B5B7FD056A)
- communityimpact.com [https://communityimpact.com/central-austin/texas-legislature/texas-includes-minimal-data-center-info-in-state-water-plan-citing-limited-data/](https://communityimpact.com/central-austin/texas-legislature/texas-includes-minimal-data-center-info-in-state-water-plan-citing-limited-data/)
- compass.beg.utexas.edu [https://compass.beg.utexas.edu/files/publications/Water_Requirements_for_DC_White_Paper.pdf](https://compass.beg.utexas.edu/files/publications/Water_Requirements_for_DC_White_Paper.pdf)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2940](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2940)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5227](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5227)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5332](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5332)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6900](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6900)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6984/text](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6984/text)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7858](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7858)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8033](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8033)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8037](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8037)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9372](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9372)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9419](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9419)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9442](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9442)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9629](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9629)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9777](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9777)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9825](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9825)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3269](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3269)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3737](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3737)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3852](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3852)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4214](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4214)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5054](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5054)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R49057](https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R49057)
- congress.gov [https://www.congress.gov/crs_external_products/R/PDF/R49057/R49057.1.pdf](https://www.congress.gov/crs_external_products/R/PDF/R49057/R49057.1.pdf)
- content.govdelivery.com [https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ILLAKE/bulletins/42810a1](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ILLAKE/bulletins/42810a1)
- content.leg.colorado.gov [https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/r26-49-data-center-impacts-on-economy-and-the-environment-accessible.pdf](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/r26-49-data-center-impacts-on-economy-and-the-environment-accessible.pdf)
- controlassociatesinc.com [https://controlassociatesinc.com/blog/data-center-water-regulation-2026](https://controlassociatesinc.com/blog/data-center-water-regulation-2026)
- council.seattle.gov [https://council.seattle.gov/2026/06/09/city-council-passes-emergency-data-center-moratorium-and-policy-framework/](https://council.seattle.gov/2026/06/09/city-council-passes-emergency-data-center-moratorium-and-policy-framework/)
- countycouncilweb.s3.amazonaws.com [https://countycouncilweb.s3.amazonaws.com/Bills%202026/b07926.pdf](https://countycouncilweb.s3.amazonaws.com/Bills%202026/b07926.pdf)
- covnews.com [https://www.covnews.com/news/county/data-centers-take-center-stage-in-udo-draft/](https://www.covnews.com/news/county/data-centers-take-center-stage-in-udo-draft/)
- cowboystatedaily.com [https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/05/08/as-data-centers-boom-wyomingites-want-to-know-where-the-waters-coming-from/](https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/05/08/as-data-centers-boom-wyomingites-want-to-know-where-the-waters-coming-from/)
- cronkitenews.azpbs.org [https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2026/09/11/data-centers-water-colorado-river/](https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2026/09/11/data-centers-water-colorado-river/)
- dakotafreepress.com [https://dakotafreepress.com/2026/07/31/data-centers-may-not-drain-future-water-supply/](https://dakotafreepress.com/2026/07/31/data-centers-may-not-drain-future-water-supply/)
- datacenterdynamics.com [https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/california-governor-signs-seven-bill-package-targeting-data-center-energy-and-water-use/](https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/california-governor-signs-seven-bill-package-targeting-data-center-energy-and-water-use/)
- datacenterdynamics.com [https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/microsoft-claims-water-positivity-across-data-center-operations/](https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/microsoft-claims-water-positivity-across-data-center-operations/)
- datacenterwatch.org [https://www.datacenterwatch.org/](https://www.datacenterwatch.org/)
- datacenterwatch.org [https://www.datacenterwatch.org/q1-2026](https://www.datacenterwatch.org/q1-2026)
- deq.nd.gov [https://deq.nd.gov/PublicComment/NDPDES-Jamestown-20240615.pdf](https://deq.nd.gov/PublicComment/NDPDES-Jamestown-20240615.pdf)
- dispatch.com [https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2026/07/06/columbus-area-data-centers-used-1-2-billion-gallons-of-water-in-a-year/90664392007/](https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2026/07/06/columbus-area-data-centers-used-1-2-billion-gallons-of-water-in-a-year/90664392007/)
- dnr.wisconsin.gov [https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/WaterUse/WithdrawalReport/2024.pdf](https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/WaterUse/WithdrawalReport/2024.pdf)
- docs.legis.wisconsin.gov [https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab722](https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab722)
- docs.legis.wisconsin.gov [https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb1061](https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb1061)
- docs.legis.wisconsin.gov [https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb729](https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb729)
- documents.dnrec.delaware.gov [https://documents.dnrec.delaware.gov/Admin/Public-Notices/CCE20250425/Comments/1-12-26-Theresa-T.pdf](https://documents.dnrec.delaware.gov/Admin/Public-Notices/CCE20250425/Comments/1-12-26-Theresa-T.pdf)
- eenews.net [https://www.eenews.net/articles/states-push-to-end-secrecy-over-data-center-water-use/](https://www.eenews.net/articles/states-push-to-end-secrecy-over-data-center-water-use/)
- eenews.net [https://www.eenews.net/articles/xai-sidelines-major-water-reuse-project-as-ipo-looms/](https://www.eenews.net/articles/xai-sidelines-major-water-reuse-project-as-ipo-looms/)
- eli.org https://www.eli.org/sites/default/files/files-pdf/Data%20Centers%20and%20Water%20Fact%20Sheet%20ELI%20January%202026%20(1).pdf
- elsinore247.com [https://elsinore247.com/2026/08/council-unanimously-approves-45-day-data-center-moratorium.html](https://elsinore247.com/2026/08/council-unanimously-approves-45-day-data-center-moratorium.html)
- energycommerce.house.gov [https://energycommerce.house.gov/posts/icymi-house-energy-and-commerce-committee-moves-to-address-data-center-water-use](https://energycommerce.house.gov/posts/icymi-house-energy-and-commerce-committee-moves-to-address-data-center-water-use)
- epa.gov [https://www.epa.gov/waterreuse/water-reuse-case-study-quincy-washington](https://www.epa.gov/waterreuse/water-reuse-case-study-quincy-washington)
- esgdive.com [https://www.esgdive.com/news/microsoft-claims-2025-water-replenishment-milestone/823666/](https://www.esgdive.com/news/microsoft-claims-2025-water-replenishment-milestone/823666/)
- eta.lbl.gov [https://eta.lbl.gov/publications/2024-lbnl-data-center-energy-usage-report](https://eta.lbl.gov/publications/2024-lbnl-data-center-energy-usage-report)
- federalregister.gov [https://www.federalregister.gov/](https://www.federalregister.gov/)
- feeds.texastribune.org [https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17461898/texas-data-centers-abbott-water-survey-enforcement](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17461898/texas-data-centers-abbott-water-survey-enforcement)
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