BOTETOURT CO., Va. – Google’s planned data center campus in Botetourt County, Virginia, could consume up to 8 million gallons of water daily, raising concerns about resource management and infrastructure costs in this rural community.
Initially announced as a single facility, documents from a Western Virginia Water Authority meeting this weekend revealed plans for multiple data centers that would draw water from Carvin’s Cove Reservoir.
The project comes with significant financial implications for the county. According to water authority documents, Botetourt County will bear full responsibility for the first $100 million in water infrastructure costs. The county’s share then decreases incrementally, potentially reaching $300 million in total commitments…