A data center used 29 million gallons of water without a bill, while residents complained about low water pressure
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Ripple effect: A lapse in Fayette County's water metering system drew scrutiny after a large data center campus used tens of millions of gallons of water that initially went unbilled. The issue came to light after residents in Annelise Park, an upscale subdivision in Fayetteville, Georgia, reported a drop in water pressure last year.
A county investigation traced the problem to a nearby data center development operated by Quality Technology Services (QTS), where two high-capacity water connections were not being properly monitored. One had been installed without the utility's knowledge, and another was not tied to a billing account.
In total, more than 29 million gallons of water went unaccountedfor. The county later issued a retroactive bill for $147,474, according to a May 15, 2025, letter sent to QTS. Estimates of how...
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