York County Event to Address Water Usage Concerns from Proposed Data Centers
A dinner and discussion titled 'Data Centers in the Susquehanna River Basin - Let's Talk Water Usage' will take place on January 14, 2026, at the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association in Wrightsville, PA. Andrew Dehoff, executive director of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission, will discuss the potential impact of proposed data centers on regional water usage.
Early proposals suggest that a single AI hyperscale data center may require millions of gallons of water daily, which could strain local water infrastructure and ecosystems. In a related development, State Rep.
Jamie Walsh has introduced a legislative package aimed at regulating the rapid expansion of data centers in Luzerne County and across Pennsylvania. The bills seek to establish standards for construction transparency, community input, and address concerns regarding utilities and farmland impact. No specific bill details were provided, but Walsh emphasizes the need for reasonable regulations to protect local interests.
