All of Virginia is under a drought warning, and residents are being urged to conserve water.

"The utility says the guidance only applies to non-essential residential usage, not businesses or industries."

So I assume this means Virginia datacenters are free to continue to waste drinking water, got it.

https://www.alxnow.com/2026/07/28/alexandrias-drinking-water-utility-calls-for-voluntary-water-conservation-amid-drought/