West Virginia HB4832 establishes water use reporting requirements for high impact data centers.

West Virginia HB4832 amends state law to establish water use reporting requirements for high impact data centers. The bill defines "high impact data center" and requires these facilities to report water consumption to the Department of Environmental Protection. It also mandates an analysis of water impacts for proposed data centers. The bill exempts certified high impact data centers from certain local regulations and taxes. It further outlines the development of a State Water Resources Management Plan and the role of the Department of Commerce in assisting data center projects.

West Virginia HB4832 establishes water use reporting requirements for high impact data centers.

West Virginia HB4832 amends state law to establish water use reporting requirements for high impact data centers. The bill defines "high impact data center" and requires these facilities to report water consumption to the Department of Environmental Protection. It also mandates an analysis of water impacts for proposed data centers. The bill exempts certified high impact data centers from certain local regulations and taxes. It further outlines the development of a State Water Resources Management Plan and the role of the Department of Commerce in assisting data center projects.