Pennsylvania HB2246 regulates water use for covered data centers, requiring permits, monitoring, and coordination with other agencies.

Pennsylvania HB2246 amends the state water plan to include provisions for covered data centers, which are facilities using over 100,000 gallons of water daily. The Department of Environmental Protection must require notification and reporting from these centers, issue permits with additional conditions, and monitor water withdrawals. The bill also mandates coordination with other agencies and river basin commissions. It allows the department to deny requests if there is a risk of adverse water impact and requires aquifer tests if necessary.

Pennsylvania HB2246 regulates water use for covered data centers, requiring permits, monitoring, and coordination with other agencies.

Pennsylvania HB2246 amends the state water plan to include provisions for covered data centers, which are facilities using over 100,000 gallons of water daily. The Department of Environmental Protection must require notification and reporting from these centers, issue permits with additional conditions, and monitor water withdrawals. The bill also mandates coordination with other agencies and river basin commissions. It allows the department to deny requests if there is a risk of adverse water impact and requires aquifer tests if necessary.