36MWIT Capacity
411Kgal/dayAI est.AI EstimateModeled from leading published research on data center power, water use, and acoustics — including industry efficiency surveys, water-usage-effectiveness studies, and operator sustainability disclosures — calibrated to this facility's verified attributes. Replaced by actual figures as they're published.Water
42.3dB(A)AI est.AI EstimateModeled from leading published research on data center power, water use, and acoustics — including industry efficiency surveys, water-usage-effectiveness studies, and operator sustainability disclosures — calibrated to this facility's verified attributes. Replaced by actual figures as they're published.Est. Noise
0.8miAI est.AI EstimateModeled from leading published research on data center power, water use, and acoustics — including industry efficiency surveys, water-usage-effectiveness studies, and operator sustainability disclosures — calibrated to this facility's verified attributes. Replaced by actual figures as they're published.To Residential
EquinixOperator
About this facility
Equinix DC1 Ashburn is a 36 MW data center in Ashburn, VA, United States operated by Equinix, currently operational. Estimated water use is about 410,840 gal/day.
Equinix DC1 is one of the foundational data centers in the Ashburn campus, a major internet exchange hub.
Last updated: August 14, 2026
- IT Power Capacity
- 36 MW· peeringdb
- Water Usage
- 410,840 gal/dayAI est.AI EstimateModeled from leading published research on data center power, water use, and acoustics — including industry efficiency surveys, water-usage-effectiveness studies, and operator sustainability disclosures — calibrated to this facility's verified attributes. Replaced by actual figures as they're published.
- Zoning
- I-1
- Distance to Residential
- 0.8 miAI est.AI EstimateModeled from leading published research on data center power, water use, and acoustics — including industry efficiency surveys, water-usage-effectiveness studies, and operator sustainability disclosures — calibrated to this facility's verified attributes. Replaced by actual figures as they're published.
- County / District
- Loudoun County
- Region
- Northern Virginia
Sources
- PeeringDB · retrieved 2026-07-01
- AI Estimate · retrieved 2026-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Equinix DC1 Ashburn?
- Equinix DC1 Ashburn is a 36 MW data center in Ashburn, VA, United States operated by Equinix, currently operational. Estimated water use is about 410,840 gal/day.
- Where is Equinix DC1 Ashburn located?
- Equinix DC1 Ashburn is located in Ashburn, Loudoun County, VA, United States.
- Who operates Equinix DC1 Ashburn?
- Equinix DC1 Ashburn is operated by Equinix.
- How big is Equinix DC1 Ashburn?
- Equinix DC1 Ashburn has an IT power capacity of 36 MW.
- Is Equinix DC1 Ashburn operational?
- Yes — Equinix DC1 Ashburn is currently operational.
- How much water does Equinix DC1 Ashburn use?
- Equinix DC1 Ashburn has an estimated water use of about 410,840 gallons per day.