Google Data Center Campus in Virginia Receives Second Environmental Violation Notice
Google’s Project Peanut data center campus in Chesterfield County, Virginia, has received a second notice of violation from state environmental regulators regarding stormwater management and sediment runoff issues, within a month of a previous violation notice.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, November 10, 2026 —
Google’s Project Peanut data center campus, located in Chesterfield County, Virginia, has been issued a second notice of violation by state environmental regulators within the past month. The notices cite concerns related to stormwater management and sediment runoff at the development site.
The most recent notice was received by the company overseeing the Project Peanut campus. Details regarding the specific date of this second violation notice were not immediately available. This follows a previous violation notice issued to the same project within the preceding month, indicating ongoing environmental compliance challenges.
The violations specifically address issues with stormwater management and sediment runoff. These types of environmental concerns typically involve the control of water flow and the prevention of soil erosion and the discharge of sediment into nearby waterways, which can impact water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
The name of the specific state environmental regulatory agency issuing these notices was not provided in the available information. Furthermore, details surrounding the nature and severity of the prior violation, including whether it was related to the same issues, were not specified. Information regarding any required corrective actions, potential fines, or subsequent steps to be taken by Google or its contractors following these notices was also not disclosed.
Project Peanut is Google’s planned data center facility in Chesterfield County. The development has been a significant undertaking in the region. State environmental regulations are in place to monitor and enforce compliance regarding land development activities that can affect local environmental conditions. These regulations often require permits and adherence to specific best management practices for stormwater and erosion control.
As of the latest reports, the specifics of the ongoing environmental compliance status for the Project Peanut campus remain a point of regulatory attention due to the repeated notices of violation concerning stormwater and sediment runoff.
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