Bill’s Commentary:
“For real?”
Bill’s Commentary:
“There is no alternative to water…”
Georgia 30 Million Gallon Water Grab Puts Cheyenne Data Centers Under New Scrutiny
When a Georgia data center quietly drew 30 million gallons of water during a drought, no one noticed until residents’ water pressure dropped. This controversy is causing concern in Cheyenne where 70-some data centers are in various stages of discussion.
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A Georgia data center’s 30-million-gallon water use over an unspecified timeframe is sparking concern in Cheyenne, where 70-some data centers are in various stages of discussion. City officials say safeguards exist, but critics and farmers warn of long-term water, housing, and economic impacts.
When a Georgia data center quietly drew 30 million gallons of water during a drought, no one noticed until residents’ water pressure dropped, prompting questions. Only then did community officials discover that a high-tech data center had been pulling tens of millions of gallons from a strained system without paying for it first.
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