Southwest Ohio Regional Water Study to Assess Future Water Availability Amid Development Surge
The Southwest Ohio Regional Water Study, commissioned by state agencies, aims to evaluate water resources and availability in the region. This study is particularly relevant as large developments, including data centers, are on the rise. The study will analyze data from Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren counties, using population forecasts and water data to model future supplies. Researchers will assess the impact of data centers on water use, with findings expected by November.

The Southwest Ohio Regional Water Study, commissioned by the Ohio EPA, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and the Ohio Water Development Authority, is evaluating the region's water resources amid growing development. It builds on a previous study focused on central Ohio, where large facilities like the Intel plant are emerging.
The Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana Regional Council of Governments is providing water data for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren counties. The study will model future water availability based on existing data and population growth.
Concerns are rising about the water impact of large data centers, which can consume significant amounts of water for cooling. A center in Trenton, Ohio, is under construction and is expected to be operational by 2029. The study, being conducted by CDM Smith, will conclude with recommendations in November.




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