Company scraps plans for data center near major source of Fort Worth drinking water

Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Report · July 24, 2026 · 4 min read

A data center developer looking to pull millions of gallons of water daily from Cedar Creek Lake — one of two reservoirs that supply most of Fort Worth’s water — has announced it is no longer considering the Henderson County site. Henderson County commissioner Wendy Spivey took to social media Wedne

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The decision by Diode Ventures to scrap plans for a data center near Cedar Creek Lake has significant implications for Fort Worth's water supply. As one of the two reservoirs that supply most of the city's water, Cedar Creek Lake plays a critical role in meeting the daily needs of Fort Worth residents. The proposed data center would have required up to 5 million gallons of raw water a day, a substantial amount considering the West Cedar Creek Municipal Utility District currently pumps just under 1.5 million gallons of treated water a day to serve its users. The Tarrant Regional Water District's management of Cedar Creek Lake will continue to be crucial in balancing the needs of various stakeholders, including the city of Fort Worth. As the city continues to grow, it will be important to monitor how the Tarrant Regional Water District navigates the demands on the water supply, ensuring that the needs of residents, businesses, and other users are met while protecting this vital resource.

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Category: government · Published: July 24, 2026 · Source: Fort Worth Report · Reading time: 4 min

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