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Blueprint Data Centers Georgetown DC

Under ConstructionMonitorReview in progress — 2 sources cited

Proposed size

25 MW

Site area

10 ac

Buildings

2

Building area

45,000 sq ft

Cooling

Air & liquid cooling

Investment

$0.2B

Developer

Blueprint Data Centers

Blueprint Data Centers is developing a 25 MW, 45,000-sq-ft colocation campus at 1201 Westinghouse Road in Georgetown, representing a $160 million investment across two equal phases. Georgetown City Council approved zoning and a 10-year 50% property tax abatement in September 2024. Phase 1 targets Q4 2026; Phase 2 targets Q1 2027. The Georgetown facility is paired with a companion 60 MW campus in Taylor, enabling low-latency redundant deployments.

Water Impact

Daily water use (estimated range)

225K – 325K gal/day

Water returned per day

None reported

Per Estimated from 25 MW using LBNL benchmark 9,000–13,000 gal/day/MW. No specific water disclosure found., based on MW benchmark methodology; cooling type not confirmed as closed-loop for this site.

Estimated daily water use225K – 325K gal/day

vs. 5M gal/day (typical 400 MW facility)

The higher estimate is equivalent to the daily water use of approximately 3,250 households. San Marcos has approximately 25,000 households.

Water intake
225K – 325K gal/day
Lost to evaporation
100%
Returned to system
0% (None reported)
Water flow: 225K – 325K gal/day enters the facility per day. Approximately 100% (325K gal/day) is lost to evaporative cooling and cannot be recovered. No return flow is reported.
For comparison: A sustainable seawater-cooled data center can return over 95% of water to the system. A typical land-based evaporative cooling tower loses 80–95% to evaporation — the primary method used in Texas.

Direct water figures are estimates from permit applications and developer disclosures. Indirect (power generation) figures are calculated estimates. Actual water use depends on technology choices, operating capacity, and weather conditions.

Location

Address: 1201 Westinghouse Road, Georgetown, Williamson County, TX

Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone:Outside recharge zone

Water source: Georgetown Utility Systems (GUS) — Lake Georgetown / Brazos River Authority / LCRA

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Infrastructure

Water provider
Georgetown Utility Systems (GUS)
Power provider
ERCOT / Georgetown Utility Systems (GUS)
Under Construction

Permitted — the decision is made, but conditions still matter

The primary decision cannot be undone, but the conditions attached to the approval can still be negotiated or enforced. Officials can be held accountable for permit violations. Community pressure matters for shaping how the project is operated and what monitoring is required.

Timeline

  1. August 1, 2025

    DCD reports Blueprint accelerating 85 MW Texas capacity across greater Austin area

    Data Center Dynamics reported that Blueprint Data Centers was accelerating delivery of its combined 85 MW Texas portfolio spanning Georgetown and Taylor, with construction actively progressing on both sites. Phase 1 at Georgetown remained on schedule for Q4 2026.

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  2. September 1, 2024

    Georgetown City Council approves Blueprint Data Centers zoning and tax abatement

    Georgetown City Council approved zoning and a 10-year 50% property tax abatement for the Blueprint Data Centers Georgetown DC campus in September 2024. Phase 1 (12.5 MW) is targeted for operational status in Q4 2026; Phase 2 (12.5 MW) targets Q1 2027. Georgetown Utility Systems (GUS) will serve the campus.

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  3. August 1, 2024

    Blueprint Data Centers files for Georgetown DC campus at 1201 Westinghouse Road

    Blueprint Data Centers submitted its zoning and incentive application to the City of Georgetown for a 25 MW, 45,000-sq-ft colocation campus at 1201 Westinghouse Road, representing a $160 million investment in two equal 12.5 MW phases. The Georgetown project was announced in tandem with a companion 60 MW campus in Taylor.

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Sources

  1. 1. Blueprint Data Centers Commits $160M to Georgetown Site, Tied to Taylor Expansion — Hello Georgetown, 2024-09-01. Link →(opens in new tab)
  2. 2. Blueprint Data Centers accelerates 85MW Texas capacity across greater Austin area — Data Center Dynamics, 2025-08-01. Link →(opens in new tab)

Community Notes

Georgetown Utility Systems (GUS), the city-owned utility, serves this site. GUS draws surface water from Lake Georgetown and Brazos River Authority reservoirs plus LCRA contracts. Georgetown is under pressure to secure additional water sources by 2030. 50% property tax abatement for 10 years reduces public revenue.