Feb 05, 2026 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
US data center developer Rowan Digital Infrastructure has announced plans to invest in an Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) conservation program to offset water use related to its planned Cinco data center in Medina County, Texas.
– Rowan Digital Infrastructure
The company said the investment will achieve a 250 percent offset of the water used by the project.
Funds will be directed to the Edwards Aquifer Conservancy (EAC), which supports the EAA’s Groundwater Conservation Program. The program helps regional farmers transition from water-intensive irrigation methods, such as flood irrigation, to more efficient systems, such as center-pivot irrigation.
“Rowan is committed to meaningful community partnerships that move beyond minimizing impact to delivering real, measurable advances in water stewardship and sustainability,” said Chris Kurtz, director of water strategy at Rowan.
“By partnering with the Edwards Aquifer Conservancy on this initiative, we are delivering on our promise to redefine digital infrastructure development through our work as a responsible, responsive, and community-oriented partner to the Medina County region.”