S.4400

Requires DEP to conduct study of short and long term effects of water use by large-scale data centers.

Introduced·6/4/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4400 mandates a study by the Department of Environmental Protection on water use effects by large-scale data centers.

New Jersey S4400 requires the Department of Environmental Protection to evaluate the short and long-term effects of water use by large-scale data centers. The study will cover the preceding three and seven years, and future data centers. It will assess impacts on drinking water systems, wastewater systems, and the environment, including operational efficiency and costs. The department can request information from data center operators and consult with the Board of Public Utilities.

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Environment and Energy Committee
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History

Jun 4

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee