One of the biggest data center projects in the US found to be sucking up 29 million gallons of water over 15 months — and local residents only found out after complaining of low pressure, when they were initially told to stop watering their lawns

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• Fayette County residents faced water restrictions while unmetered corporate consumption continued for several unnoticed months
• County officials discovered hidden data center connections only after pressure complaints intensified locally
• QTS consumed millions of gallons before authorities acknowledged unauthorized water system access

The recent moderate to severe drought in the US state of Georgia had a particular strain on Fayette County water resources, leading local officials to impose conservation measures on households.