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How much water do AI data centers in Meta Platforms in Louisiana use and where does it come from?
AI data center cooling water needs in Meta Platforms in Louisiana are typically met from a mix of groundwater (Sparta, Carrizo-Wilcox, or Mississippi River alluvial aquifers depending on the parish) and treated surface water. Large hyperscale campuses generally seek Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) water withdrawal permits at the 1–10 MGD range. Meta Platforms's 1 tracked Louisiana project: Meta Hyperion AI Data Center.
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- Meta Platforms, Inc.
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How much water do AI data centers in Meta Platforms in Louisiana use and where does it come from?
AI data center cooling water needs in Meta Platforms in Louisiana are typically met from a mix of groundwater (Sparta, Carrizo-Wilcox, or Mississippi River alluvial aquifers depending on the parish) and treated surface water. Large hyperscale campuses generally seek Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) water withdrawal permits at the 1–10 MGD range. Meta Platforms's 1 tracked Louisiana project: Meta Hyperion AI Data Center.
Who is the ultimate parent of Meta Platforms?
Meta Platforms is part of Meta Platforms, Inc.. See the operator hub at louisianai.com/operators/meta for the full corporate context, Louisiana project list, and source-cited filings.
Which Louisiana parishes does Meta Platforms operate in?
Meta Platforms has tracked footprint in: Richland Parish.