Some facilities may use potable municipal water; others use reclaimed water, air cooling, closed-loop systems, or combinations of methods. The water source should be documented rather than assumed.
A credible project record identifies the source, permitted volume, treatment requirements, and operating conditions.
What to verify locally: Learn what to request and how to distinguish a supply claim from an actual service agreement.
Trace the water source
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.
Questions for utilities
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.