Data center guzzled 30 million gallons of water and nobody noticed for months
Summary
A large data center in Fayette County, Georgia, used nearly 30 million gallons of water without being charged due to unmonitored water connections. The county only found out months later during a transition to a new water monitoring system, and while QTS paid the back charges, the county did not fine the company despite local drought and water shortages.Key Facts
- The data center belonged to Quality Technology Services (QTS) in Fayette County, Georgia.
- QTS had two large water hookups that were not monitored or billed for months.
- The uncharged water amounted to about 30 million gallons during a drought period.
- Fayette County retroactively charged QTS about $150,000 but did not fine them.
- The water system was switching from old meters to a new smart, cloud-based monitoring system.
- The county’s water staff was understaffed and missed the high water use.
- Residents experienced water pressure problems and were asked to reduce water use during the drought.
- QTS said their water use followed all regulations and denied causing water pressure issues.
- The county said it will now accurately monitor QTS’s water use going forward.
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