Ohio SB378 regulates water use by data centers, requiring permits and setting limits on water withdrawal.

Ohio SB378, the Responsible Water Use by Data Centers Act, mandates that data centers obtain permits for water withdrawal and sets limits on daily water use. Owners or operators of data centers must apply for a permit from the chief of the Division of Water Resources. The chief can approve, deny, or modify applications, with permittees having the right to a hearing if denied. Permits cannot be issued if the withdrawal would exceed five million gallons per day. Permittees must submit annual reports and are subject to fines for violations.

Ohio SB378 regulates water use by data centers, requiring permits and setting limits on water withdrawal.

Ohio SB378, the Responsible Water Use by Data Centers Act, mandates that data centers obtain permits for water withdrawal and sets limits on daily water use. Owners or operators of data centers must apply for a permit from the chief of the Division of Water Resources. The chief can approve, deny, or modify applications, with permittees having the right to a hearing if denied. Permits cannot be issued if the withdrawal would exceed five million gallons per day. Permittees must submit annual reports and are subject to fines for violations.