Louisiana State Rep Calls for Water Study Amid Data Center Expansion Concerns

State Rep. Danny McCormick is advocating for a new water usage study in Louisiana due to the impending arrival of data centers. He emphasizes the importance of protecting water resources for farmers and communities while addressing potential impacts on long-term water availability. Previous estimates indicate that a proposed data center could consume 7.5 million gallons of potable water per day.

Published Mar 29, 2026

State Rep. Danny McCormick is pushing for a water usage study in Louisiana as data centers plan to move into the state. He stresses the need to protect water resources for farmers and families, highlighting concerns over the potential water consumption by these facilities.

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McCormick and his colleagues aim to understand the long-term impacts on water availability linked to data center expansion. Documents from a Shreveport City Council session indicate that a proposed data center could use 7.5 million gallons of potable water daily, with an estimated 2.5 million gallons of wastewater and cooling blowdown returning to the water system.