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The META AI data center project in Richland Parish will use an estimated 5 million gallons of water daily from the Mississippi River Alluvial Aquifer. Local farmer Scott Franklin notes that this amount is considerably lower than the water usage of rice farmers in the region, who collectively utilize approximately 50 million gallons per day.

The META site, spanning seven square miles, is unique as it is among the few locations in the U.S. where such a large data center could be established. While there are concerns regarding water infrastructure, Franklin believes that the tax revenue generated by META may help address these challenges.