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Google’s Water Demand Sparks Alarm | Roanoke News
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A Botetourt County planner warns that Google’s proposed data center could cripple the region’s water supply, risking a mere 60 days of water during drought—calling the plan “suicide.” While Google seeks up to 2 million gallons daily, the county is forming a new water commission to assess the impact, sparking debate over bypassing standard procedures. Experts sound the alarm over aging reservoirs and risky geology, but the Western Virginia Water Authority counters that the approved limit is sustainable and that Google’s air-cooled facility reduces demand. A public meeting next month will let residents weigh in on the looming water crisis.
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