Large data centers in South Dakota must now notify local water providers about their water needs and implement closed-loop cooling systems that limit how much water they can withdraw daily, with specific limits set by the Water Management Board. Data centers cannot use more than their allocated share of local water supplies (after residential and essential public services are prioritized) and must cut water use during shortages until those priorities are met, while also submitting quarterly water-use reports to the board for public disclosure.
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State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3. S.J. 25
State Affairs Motion to amend S.J. 25
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 130
First Reading Senate S.J. 112
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. SD-034
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-003
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-010
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-034
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-018
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-029
cosponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-018
Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Deferred to the 41st legislative day