Data Centers Use A Lot of Water. Georgia Counties and Conservationists are Looking for Solutions

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

Water courses through a series of little outdoor ponds at the Douglas County water treatment plant, where it’s filtered before heading to sinks and toilets, schools, homes, restaurants and hospitals.

“Our water comes from the Dog River Reservoir,” said Gil Shearouse, the executive director of the Douglasville-Douglas County Water & Sewer Authority. 

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