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Microsoft Quincy Water Reuse

Water supply and treatment agreement

Quincy, Washington

Water reuse system operatingThe EPA reports that the Quincy Water Reuse Utility began operating in June 2021. EPA case study

Quincy and Microsoft developed an arrangement for water treatment and reuse serving data centers. EPA describes the city as owner and operator of the system, with Microsoft financing construction and operations.

Project party
Microsoft
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What’s included

Water

The proposed agreement supplies different water types to different facilities, including reuse water and potable water. It also allows additional potable water when reuse supplies cannot meet industrial needs. The document does not establish a zero-potable-water requirement.

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Public revenue & benefits

Charges are limited to the agreement and its rate exhibit. Further capital improvements require review and a written agreement on resulting rate changes.

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Reporting & enforcement

Microsoft must prevent backflow and cannot resell water outside its affiliates without city consent. Future customers cannot unreasonably disrupt its service.

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About this document

Redline including addenda; clean signed copy needed.

Document
Water supply and treatment agreement
Published by
quincy.civicweb.net
Parties
Microsoft
Reviewed
2026-09-07
Still needed
Clean signed agreement, full amendment history and capital and operating payment schedules.

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