Ask which water source will be used, how much is expected annually and at peak, what cooling technology is proposed, whether reclaimed water is available, and what happens during drought restrictions.
Request answers in writing and ask that any operational commitments appear in the approval record.
What to verify locally: This guide turns a broad water concern into specific, answerable questions.
Meeting question list
Use original public records whenever possible. A developer statement can explain an intent; an approval, permit, or utility filing is where enforceable details are more likely to appear.
Documents to request
Record the date, document title, agency, page number, and project address. That turns a claim into something another reader can check.
Evidence standard: this guide avoids treating a proposal as a completed project, and avoids treating a missing record as proof that no impact exists.