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How much water do AI data centers in Caddo Parish use and where does it come from?

AI data center cooling water needs in Caddo Parish 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. No public AI data center projects have yet been announced in this jurisdiction; eligibility and requirements below reflect Louisiana statewide statute and standard utility practice.

Caddo Parish at a glance
Region
Northwest
Parish seat
Shreveport
Dominant utility
SWEPCO
Tracked projects
0

Frequently asked

How much water do AI data centers in Caddo Parish use and where does it come from?

AI data center cooling water needs in Caddo Parish 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. No public AI data center projects have yet been announced in this jurisdiction; eligibility and requirements below reflect Louisiana statewide statute and standard utility practice.

Which utility serves AI data centers in Caddo Parish?

Electric service in Caddo Parish is led by SWEPCO. Project-by-project serving-utility confirmation runs through the Louisiana Public Service Commission docket process. The parish seat for Caddo Parish is Shreveport.

How many AI data center projects are tracked in Caddo Parish today?

Zero publicly announced AI data center projects are currently tracked in Caddo Parish. New filings, permits, or utility load applications would surface here within hours of being indexed.

Where can I see the full project list for Caddo Parish?

The complete Caddo Parish project list with source citations lives at louisianai.com/parishes/caddo-parish. Each project links to its primary public filings.

Other Caddo Parish angles

Source-cited project profiles for Caddo Parish live at /parishes/caddo-parish.