Gerry McGovernMay 10

A data center drained 30M gallons of water unnoticed — until residents complained about low water pressure

Residents in Fayetteville, Georgia, noticed low water pressure last year. The utility discovered two unaccounted-for water connections at one of the nation’s largest data center campuses.

“We get this notification from Fayette County water system saying you need to stop watering your lawns to help conserve water."

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/08/georgia-data-centers-water-00909988

A data center drained 30M gallons of water unnoticed — until residents complained about low water pressure

Residents in Fayetteville, Georgia, noticed low water pressure last year. The utility discovered two unaccounted-for water connections at one of the nation’s largest data center campuses.

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Show threadMother BonesMay 10

"...Tigert defended the utility’s decision to not levy a fine.

'They’re our largest customer, and we have to be partners,' she said. 'It’s called customer service.' "

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Show threadGerry McGovernMay 10
@_L1vY_ a poor person steals some bread from a supermarket and we'll see what sort of customer service they receive.
Show threadMother Bones
@gerrymcgovern Exactly 😤
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