Dickerson Data Center Proposal Targets 69,300 Gallons Daily from Potomac

A proposed data center complex in Dickerson, Montgomery County, would draw an estimated 69,300 gallons of water per day from the Potomac River, according to figures cited by Councilmember Kristin Mink at the June 16, 2026 press conference. The project has generated significant community concern over watershed impacts, energy demand, noise, and utility costs for ratepayers. Expedited Bill 24-26 is the only data center moratorium bill introduced that would cover this specific project, as a competing bill by Councilmember Evan Glass includes an exemption allowing the Dickerson project to move forward.