Pacific Northwest

One of the world’s largest data center developers required a secure and reliable water supply and wastewater-management strategy to support the development of new data centers. This initiative encompassed several key objectives, beginning with water rights confirmation and supply reliability validation at prospective data center sites. The requirement for water-supply development is driven by the substantial water demands associated with data center cooling systems, the necessity to obtain high-quality water to meet internal design and operational standards and comply with regulations, and the developer’s goals of achieving water budget neutrality. Providing sustainable long-term operations also involved navigating complex permitting processes by coordinating with regulatory agencies and project partners, including local utility districts. This collaborative approach was essential to meet the required water demands and establish resilient water infrastructure. This work is ongoing and expands across multiple geographies, data center designs, and water-supply conditions.