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Virginia Study Urges Stricter Water Regulations for Data Centers

A new study highlights the potential decline of groundwater in Virginia's eastern region due to data center usage and population growth, calling for stricter regulations on water withdrawal. The report, delayed for months, emphasizes the need for better oversight of industrial water use.

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