WATER Pollution Ordinance Language LINN County Iowa
Prior to issuance of any building permit for a data center, the applicant shall enter into a Water Use Agreement with Linn County. The purpose of the Water Use Agreement is to govern ongoing coordination between the applicant and the County regarding water use during operation of the facility. The agreement shall address, at a minimum, water use monitoring, reporting frequency, data sharing protocols, and verification of compliance with applicable permits and approvals. The agreement may also include provisions addressing response procedures during periods of water supply constraint, drought, emergency conditions, or other circumstances in which water use reductions or operational adjustments may be necessary to protect public health, safety, or existing water users. The Water Use Agreement may include additional terms related to adaptive management, mitigation measures, and enforcement as determined appropriate by the County and Applicant. The Water Use Agreement shall also require the Applicant to demonstrate coordination with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) regarding applicable water use permits, interference mitigation procedures, monitoring obligations, and compliance procedures.