Cities and counties can't approve data centers without a water supply assessment
Cities and counties may not approve building a data center, or an expansion that raises peak water use, unless the applicant supplies a water supply assessment, water use and workforce figures and pays for needed water infrastructure. A drought plan is required later.
Who it affects
Data center developers and city and county planning agencies
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
- : Data center applicants must also file a water scarcity plan
Official text
California AB 2469: Data centers: water use disclosures.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.