Parish · Water
How much water do AI data centers in St. Mary Parish use and where does it come from?
AI data center cooling water needs in St. Mary 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.
- Region
- Bayou
- Parish seat
- Franklin
- Dominant utility
- Entergy / SLECA
- Tracked projects
- 0
Frequently asked
How much water do AI data centers in St. Mary Parish use and where does it come from?
AI data center cooling water needs in St. Mary 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 St. Mary Parish?
Electric service in St. Mary Parish is led by Entergy / SLECA. Project-by-project serving-utility confirmation runs through the Louisiana Public Service Commission docket process. The parish seat for St. Mary Parish is Franklin.
How many AI data center projects are tracked in St. Mary Parish today?
Zero publicly announced AI data center projects are currently tracked in St. Mary 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 St. Mary Parish?
The complete St. Mary Parish project list with source citations lives at louisianai.com/parishes/st-mary-parish. Each project links to its primary public filings.
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Source-cited project profiles for St. Mary Parish live at /parishes/st-mary-parish.