The Santa Clara Valley Water Commission is scheduled to consider an agenda item on water use at data centers during its meeting on Oct. 28, 2026, according to the published agenda posted on the Legistar system.
The agenda item, listed as item 4.1 under the Regular Agenda, is titled “Receive and Discuss Information on Water Use at Data Centers and Opportunities for Collaboration,” according to the official record. The item is designated agenda number 26-0780, with an estimated staff presentation time of 5 minutes, according to the agenda.
For residents of Santa Clara Valley, the item matters because it places water consumption by data centers — a growing industry use of water resources — directly before the commission for discussion. According to the published agenda, the recommendation for this item is to “receive and discuss information on water use at data centers and opportunities for collaboration,” though the agenda does not specify further details on the scope of that information or which collaborations may be discussed.
- Meeting: Santa Clara Valley Water Commission
- Date: Oct. 28, 2026
- Agenda item: 4.1, item number 26-0780
- Topic: Water use at data centers and opportunities for collaboration
- Estimated staff time: 5 minutes
According to the agenda, the item falls under the Regular Agenda portion of the meeting, following commission minutes. The agenda does not indicate that any vote or formal action is scheduled on this item; it is listed for the commission to “receive and discuss” the information presented.
Residents interested in the discussion can attend the Oct. 28, 2026 meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water Commission. Further details, including meeting location and public comment procedures, are available through the meeting’s Legistar page.
Official source: the published record