Data Centers Join Water Conservation Effort | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Richmond and Henrico County are calling on everyone — including major data centers — to conserve water as reservoirs dip dangerously low, starting July 1st. Officials stress it’s not yet a crisis, but every drop counts. Even tech parks with eleven data centers are being asked to participate, with officials noting their ongoing water use is minimal compared to other industries. The Data Center Coalition confirms the sector follows local rules and pledges responsible resource use. Both jurisdictions are sharing practical water-saving tips online — it’s a community-wide effort to weather the dry…