HB4832

Relating to the use of state water resources

Introduced·1/26/26
Intr Text

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.

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History

Jan 26

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 26

House

To Energy and Public Works

Jan 26

House

Introduced in House