Aligned Data Centers has minimum impact plan for water usage

Q&A with planners

SANDUSKY — In communities like Sandusky, where water resources and environmental stewardship are top of mind, understanding a new facility’s impact on local infrastructure is more than just a technical detail — it’s a matter of public trust.

The west end of the Aligned Data Centers’ NEO-01 building at the former KBI site seen here in this photo taken July 17, 2025. PHOTO/Matt Westerhold

As data centers expand to support our digital lives, questions about water consumption, discharge, and sustainability practices become crucial to ensuring that growth doesn’t come at the expense of our shared natural resources.

StayTunedSandusky.com submitted a detailed set of inquiries to Aligned Data Centers, probing everything from daily water usage and municipal sourcing to closed‑loop recycling and public transparency commitments. These questions reflect the concerns of residents, local officials and environmental advocates who want clear, verifiable information on how the NEO‑01 building will interact with Sandusky’s water systems.

Aligned Data Centers has provided comprehensive answers to each question, offering a transparent look at projected water demands, cooling technologies and regulatory compliance. Below, you’ll find their responses in full, so you can see exactly how the NEO‑01 data center plans to minimize its footprint and uphold the community’s standards for sustainability.

Water Use and sustainability FAQ for NEO‑01 Data Center

1. What is the anticipated daily water consumption for NEO‑01 once it’s fully operational?
Once NEO‑01 is up and running, it’s expected to use just 1,269 gallons per day (GPD) on an average day—a 99% reduction compared to the site’s former industrial water use. Discharge volumes will also be cut by 99% versus past operations.

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