Is a Data Center Coming

Marion County, SC

Stream Data Centers Marion project

Stream Data Centers. Withdrawn. 400 MW.

Stream Data Centers abandoned its proposed 400 megawatt data center near Marion in May 2026, citing inability to secure electricity capacity in a timely, cost effective way, after residents raised concerns about groundwater, rates, noise and county officials' nondisclosure agreements.

Status
Withdrawn
Operator
Stream Data Centers
Applicant on record
Stream Data Centers
Location
Marion, Marion County, SC (approximate, city center)
Size
400 MW, 400 acres, 600,000 sq ft
Cooling
Not reported
Utility
Not reported
Last updated
June 12, 2026

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What it would mean nearby

The cooling design has not been reported. If it uses evaporative cooling, a 400 MW facility would draw roughly 1.3 million to 4.6 million gallons of water a day, about what 14,600 households use.

For a noise estimate and the three distance rings, check your own address.

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