March 2, 2026
Developers Face 300 Bills and One Hard Truth: Water Has No WorkaroundFive data center projects are now identified in or near Hays County, two in adjacent Caldwell County that advocates say would tap Edwards Aquifer supplies.
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Caldwell County is a Central Texas county located approximately 30 miles south of Austin that has become a site of significant data center development due to its proximity to major fiber routes and lower land costs compared to Austin proper.
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