Botched PDF Redactions Expose Google Nebraska Data Centers' Water and Power Use

Flawed redactions in state PDF filings revealed that six Google-affiliated Nebraska data centers used roughly 765 million gallons of water annually, while three facilities claimed over $117 million in 2025 tax exemptions. The Papillion site (Fireball Group LLC) alone reported 547.88 million gallons, about 72% of the six-facility total.

• Six Nebraska data centers used about 765 million gallons of water by Sept. 30
• Fireball Group LLC in Papillion reported 547.88 million gallons, ~72% of the total
• Three Google-affiliated sites expect $117.5 million in 2025 tax exemptions
• Agate LLC's Lincoln site reported 52.65 MW peak demand and 13.3 million gallons of water