Story County supervisors remove data-center section from draft ordinance, direct moratorium extension after extensive public hearing After an extended public hearing focused on water and energy impacts, the Story County Board of Supervisors on March 3 amended a staff-drafted ordinance on data centers and cryptocurrency mining to strike the data-center section and directed staff to pursue a temporary moratorium extension while further standards are developed.

In a crucial move for environmental protection, Story County supervisors have removed data-center provisions from a zoning ordinance after intense public outcry over water use and energy demands.

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Millions cutting back on water as bills rise, putting hygiene and health at risk - Water Magazine Around a third of people in England and Wales who are cutting back on their water usage because of cost say it is negatively affecting their health (33%).

Millions cutting back on water as bills rise, putting hygiene and health at risk

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Our cooling requirements increased by 40% this quarter. Every time you generate an image of a cat in a business suit, a local aquifer finds its true purpose.

Stay hydrated while we evaporate the regional water supply for better predictive text.

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Meta's data centers consume hundreds of thousands of gallons of water daily for cooling. Louisiana regulators approved 3 new gas plants for Hyperion despite unresolved water strain on local agriculture. #WaterUsage #AIImpact #Meta #Resist #AI #Datacenters #BIGTECH #NoKings #DeleteMeta

Committee adopts substitute to require data centers to report water use, delays enactment to 2029 A substitute (HB 496 laid on SB 553) would require data centers with DEQ air permits to register water withdrawals and use data with the State Water Control Board, include reclaimed-water reporting and allow quarterly reporting where monthly measurement is unavailable; the committee reported the bill with substitute and a delayed enactment date of 01/01/2029.

Virginia's committee just moved a landmark bill requiring data centers to report their water usage, setting the stage for greater transparency in water consumption by 2029!

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Irving staff recommend denial for Grauwiler data-center CUP; P&Z backed waterless cooling condition Planning staff recommended denial of a conditional-use permit for a proposed data-center campus at 2701 E. Grauwiler, citing concerns about external power routing and water use; the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval only if air-cooled/closed-loop cooling is required.

A contentious debate is brewing over a proposed data-center campus in Irving, with planning staff urging denial amid concerns about power routing and water usage.

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Planning commission urges Brown County to consider moratorium on data centers, battery storage and crypto mining Brown County's planning commission recommended the county consider a moratorium or ban on data centers, large battery energy storage systems, cryptocurrency mining and heavy water‑use chip manufacturing. The commission cited concerns about water consumption, fire response, road and electrical infrastructure, noise, and rural fit, and offered to draft a resolution for county review.

Brown County is contemplating a temporary ban on data centers and cryptocurrency mining due to serious concerns about water use and rural integrity.

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Claremore council hears developers’ pitch for data center and more than two hours of public comment on water, privacy and incentives Developers and Claremore economic-development officials presented a proposed data center in the Claremore Industrial Park and answered technical questions; residents raised concerns about water use, alleged early disclosure of bank routing numbers and noise. City staff said the project remains in due diligence and no approvals were granted.

The Claremore City Council faced heated public scrutiny over a proposed data center, with residents questioning everything from water usage to financial transparency—what's next for this contentious project?

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Bill to pause data‑center construction prompts debate over water, energy and jobs Representative Peter Schmidt’s HB 12 65 would pause new data‑center construction and establish a study committee to examine environmental impacts (water use, waste heat, energy demand, noise). Supporters cited resource intensity; opponents cited vague definitions and potential economic downsides.

A proposed bill in New Hampshire could halt new data center construction as lawmakers weigh the environmental impacts and economic implications of this booming industry.

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Subcommittee pauses water‑reporting bill for data centers, lays measure on the table 7–0 A substitute for HB589 that would create a dedicated water‑use reporting category for data centers and require water suppliers to report volumes to DEQ was laid on the table 7–0 after testimony for transparency and industry opposition arguing single‑industry targeting.

A Virginia subcommittee has put the brakes on a controversial bill that would mandate data centers to report their water usage, igniting a fierce debate between environmental advocates and industry leaders.

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County planners flag noise, water and legal concerns in review of Londonderry data‑center rules and developer curative amendment Dauphin County staff reviewed Londonderry Township's draft data‑center overlay ordinance and a developer's curative amendment, raised concerns about noise, water consumption and clarity in the ordinance, and recommended edits; the commission authorized sending those staff comments to the township.

Dauphin County planners are raising alarms over Londonderry Township's data center regulations, flagging critical issues like noise pollution and water use that could impact the community.

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New database reveals how Americans use water Landon Marston has created the first nationwide, publicly available database of U.S. water withdrawals, revealing who uses water, how much they take, and where and when it’s used.

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"[Landon Marston and Yunus Naseri] have created the United States Water Withdrawals Database, the first nationwide resource to track who is drawing water from rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers, and in what amounts."

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Would balls on top of a meandering long loop lake with an artificial current and low insulating balls on top be a solution for water usage/heat dissipation for data centers.

Is Sam Altman the world’s most dangerous man? OpenAI founder Sam Altman is building a trillion-dollar enterprise that feeds on vast resources of water, energy and intellectual property – and may never turn a profit.

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#kidlit #bookreview USING WATER AROUND THE WORLD is at YABC!
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Thirsty Data: The Hidden Water and Energy Costs of Texas’ Data Center Boom - Houston Advanced Research Center Without forward-looking data center water policies, communities will be forced into reactive, costly, and risky decisions.

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Grok is even worse than you think. YouTube video by Benn Jordan

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Commission chair to propose 90-day pause on data-center applications as county studies impacts After staff reported inquiries about very large data centers (one described as ~300 acres with potential need for additional land), the commission chair said he will introduce an off-agenda item seeking a 90-day pause while staff assesses water, electricity, setbacks and zoning policy; commissioners signaled broad support for a short freeze.

Sedgwick County is considering a 90-day freeze on data-center applications to assess the significant environmental impacts of these massive facilities.

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How much water will Meta's Louisiana data center use? New details unveiled for first time. Meta's Louisiana data center can use more than 23 million gallons of water per day, or 8.4 billion gallons per year, according to state records and the company. But Meta says those limits are much hig...

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