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Richland Parish · Water

How much water do data centers in Richland Parish use?

Meta Hyperion AI Data Center has a cited withdrawal source of Boeuf River (surface). Reported baseline average use is 1.5 million gallons per day (reported). Peak-conditions withdrawal allowance is 23 million gallons per day (reported). Surface-water withdrawal authorization WD-26-RIC-04 is filed — recorded in the desk source register 2026-04-02 at Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. LouisianAI does not infer cooling design from river adjacency or from a nearby parish.

1 sourced recordRayvilleEntergyUpdated 2026-09-23
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Richland Parish records that support this page.

Meta Hyperion AI Data Center
Meta Platforms · Under construction

July 13, 2026: Meta confirmed 5 GW / $50B+ build-out; U-37882 expansion package still under LPSC review.

Citations

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SignalSupportsStatusSource
Meta Hyperion AI Data CenterTeachers and Local Businesses Win as Meta Expands Louisiana Data Center2026-07-13Open source
Meta Hyperion AI Data Center withdrawalBoeuf River withdrawal · Meta (desk record WD-26-RIC-04)2026-04-02Open source
Reported baseline average useCenter for Water Policy quoted on Times-Picayune Meta water-use storyUWM Center for Water PolicyOpen source
Peak-conditions withdrawal allowanceMeta Hyperion water use — 23M gallons/day filingThe Cenla ReportOpen source
FAQ

Richland Parish water questions.

How much water do data centers in Richland Parish use?

Cited volumes are project-specific: Meta Hyperion AI Data Center 1.5 MGD (Reported baseline average use); Meta Hyperion AI Data Center 23 MGD (Peak-conditions withdrawal allowance).

Where does Richland Parish data center water come from?

Meta Hyperion AI Data Center: Boeuf River.

Is there a water permit for a data center in Rayville?

Cited permit identifiers: WD-26-RIC-04 (Surface-water withdrawal authorization).

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