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

AI data center cooling water needs in Rapides 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.

Rapides Parish at a glance
Region
Central
Parish seat
Alexandria
Dominant utility
Cleco
Tracked projects
0

Frequently asked

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

AI data center cooling water needs in Rapides 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 Rapides Parish?

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

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

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

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

Other Rapides Parish angles

Source-cited project profiles for Rapides Parish live at /parishes/rapides-parish.