Within the broader discussion on data centers, NTMWD notes that an update to its Long Range Water Supply Plan was authorized at the May 2025 Board meeting. The initial step in this update will be to engage Member Cities and Customers to revise water demand projections, explicitly including industrial and commercial users such as data centers and other major users identified through ongoing tracking. This planning effort is significant because it will shape future capital programs, supply projects, and potentially policy around large water users, especially in light of emerging state directives on data center water efficiency and reporting.Consulting firms specializing in water demand forecasting, industrial water use, data center cooling, and integrated water-resource planning have an opportunity to support NTMWD and its member communities as they gather data, refine projections, and translate the plan into concrete projects and infrastructure investments.

Update will consider data center water demands and may be influenced by future legislative actions and regulatory guidance around data center water use.