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

AI data center cooling water needs in Calcasieu 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.

Calcasieu Parish at a glance
Region
Southwest
Parish seat
Lake Charles
Dominant utility
Entergy Louisiana
Tracked projects
0

Frequently asked

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

AI data center cooling water needs in Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu Parish?

Electric service in Calcasieu Parish is led by Entergy Louisiana. Project-by-project serving-utility confirmation runs through the Louisiana Public Service Commission docket process. The parish seat for Calcasieu Parish is Lake Charles.

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

Zero publicly announced AI data center projects are currently tracked in Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu Parish?

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

Other Calcasieu Parish angles

Source-cited project profiles for Calcasieu Parish live at /parishes/calcasieu-parish.