In effect
Moderate protection
Forsyth County GA Data Center Regulations (UDC Amendment)
Forsyth County, GA · UDC amendment, Version 131 (November 20, 2025) (2025-09-15)
Prohibits use of county water system for data center cooling; siting guardrails described as effectively eliminating data center / crypto operations.
Technical detail
Prohibits use of county water system for data center cooling; siting guardrails described as effectively eliminating data center / crypto operations. Citation: UDC amendment, Version 131 (November 20, 2025).
Who is protected: Forsyth County residents and ratepayers
Who must comply: Data center developers seeking approvals in Forsyth County
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Forsyth County, GA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2025-09-15 |
| Enacted | 2025-09-15 |
| Citation | UDC amendment, Version 131 (November 20, 2025) (2025-09-15) |
| Enforced by | Forsyth County government / planning |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | Forsyth County GA Data Center Regulations (UDC Amendment) — source ↗ |
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