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

AI data center cooling water needs in Iberia 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.

Iberia Parish at a glance
Region
Acadiana
Parish seat
New Iberia
Dominant utility
Entergy Louisiana / SLEMCO
Tracked projects
0

Frequently asked

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

AI data center cooling water needs in Iberia 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 Iberia Parish?

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

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

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

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

Other Iberia Parish angles

Source-cited project profiles for Iberia Parish live at /parishes/iberia-parish.