Amazon Potomac Church Tech Center
Amazon is building two data centers near Old Potomac Church Road. In August 2026 supervisors approved changes 4-2: Amazon will pay $10 million for roads, keep older Tier 2 backup generators, and stay under 217,000 gallons of drinking water a day.
Where things stand: First building got its occupancy permit May 1, 2026; second due July 2028.
🕒 Latest update (Aug 18, 2026): Board of Supervisors approved a proffer change 4-2.
What we know
- 📍 WhereNear Old Potomac Church Road, Falmouth District, Stafford County, Stafford County
- 🏢 CompanyAmazon Data Services
- 🏛️ Owned byAmazon
- 👤 Built forAmazon Web Services
❓ Still unanswered
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- When will the water reuse system be finished? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- May 1, 2026First building received its certificate of occupancy.
- Aug 18, 2026Board of Supervisors approved a proffer change 4-2.
Local votes and rules
📜 Data center rules
After a meeting that ran past 2:30 a.m., supervisors voted 4-2 (one abstaining) to require data center buildings to sit at least 750 feet from homes, schools, and the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers, up from 100 feet. County staff called it the strictest setback in Virginia.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Amazon's $10M Road Cash Buys Dirty Generators Near Daycare · Potomac Local News · Aug 25, 2026
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