Prior to commencing operation in this state, the operator of a data center shall provide notice of projected water consumption to each local water provider in the area in which the data center is proposed to be located. Each water provider receiving notice pursuant to this section shall determine whether the data center's projected water consumption is compatible with the local water supply and issue that determination in writing to the operator. The operator shall present a copy of each notice and determination to the Board of Water Management. If the board receives a determination from each applicable water provider that the data center's projected water consumption is compatible with the local water supply, the board must issue, to the operator and the general public, a written statement that the operator has satisfied the requirements of this section. Notwithstanding the board's issuance of a written statement pursuant to this section, the data center may not consume an amount of the local water supply exceeding limits established by order of the board, after allocation to residential and essential public services. In establishing allocation limits under this section, the board shall seek to ensure water availability and prevent disproportionate use of water by data centers.
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