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

AI data center cooling water needs in Orleans 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.

Orleans Parish at a glance
Region
Greater New Orleans
Parish seat
New Orleans
Dominant utility
Entergy New Orleans
Tracked projects
0

Frequently asked

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

AI data center cooling water needs in Orleans 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 Orleans Parish?

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

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

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

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

Other Orleans Parish angles

Source-cited project profiles for Orleans Parish live at /parishes/orleans-parish.