October 4, 2026
DEQ
Amazon U-Turns on Water Permit for King George Data Center
In the face of mounting opposition, Amazon Data Services (ADS) has withdrawn its application for a groundwater withdrawal permit for the Birchwood data center in King George, announcing that the company will seek alternative water sources.
Senators Call for Special Session Due to ‘Dire’ Groundwater Report
Virginia Senators Richard Stuart and Russet Perry have sent a joint letter to Governor Abigail Spanberger urging her to call the General Assembly into a special session to address what they describe as “the deeply alarming findings” of a recently released groundwater supply study.