The Data Center Divide
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Glynn County
Neutral Data Center Policies
Glynn County’s enacted zoning rewrite requires closed-loop systems to limit drinking-water use, which may add some cost or design work; the description identifies no ban or broader barrier.
current law · County measureRequires data centers to use closed-loop systems to limit their use of drinking water.Glynn County Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance O-2026-04
What this means
The rewrite adds a requirement for closed-loop systems to limit potable water use, which could add some cost or design work. The sources describe no ban or broader barriers, so the likely effect is minor.
People behind it
- Glynn County Board of Commissioners
Unanimously approved and formally adopted the rewritten Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Ordinance.
- County staff
Will update internal procedures and resources to support implementation of the adopted ordinances.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Effective July 1, 2026, data centers must use closed-loop systems to limit potable water use.
Sources
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