73.2 million gallons | Water request for Three Mile Island draws environmental criticism
Constellation Energy is seeking approval to withdraw 73.2 million gallons of water a day from the Susquehanna River to support a planned restart of the former Three Mile Island plant in Dauphin County.The company said the water would help power the facility as part of a proposed 2027 restart tied to supplying electricity for planned Microsoft data centers.For context, the requested amount represents about 0.3% of the river’s daily flow.Proposal drawing criticism from environmental groupsStill, the proposal is drawing criticism from environmental groups that are raising concerns about heavy water use, particularly during ongoing drought conditions.The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is accepting public comments on the request through May 4.
Constellation Energy is seeking approval to withdraw 73.2 million gallons of water a day from the Susquehanna River to support a planned restart of the former Three Mile Island plant in Dauphin County.
The company said the water would help power the facility as part of a proposed 2027 restart tied to supplying electricity for planned Microsoft data centers.
For context, the requested amount represents about 0.3% of the river’s daily flow.
Proposal drawing criticism from environmental groups
Still, the proposal is drawing criticism from environmental groups that are raising concerns about heavy water use, particularly during ongoing drought conditions.
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is accepting public comments on the request through May 4.