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Missoula County's latest study reveals alarming truths about data centers: high water consumption, chemical risks, and air quality concerns that demand immediate attention.

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County study spotlights water, chemical and backup-generator risks from data centers and trade-offs in mitigation
Missoula County staff highlighted water consumption (evaporative cooling), chemical risks (glycols, PFAS in cooling/fire systems), and diesel backup-generator air impacts as key concerns in the draft data center study; staff recommended narrow zoning, PSC engagement, and exploring technology-specific mitigation measures.
citizenportal.ai
October 30, 2026 at 11:36 PM
citizenptnewsmt.bsky.social
Missoula County's latest study reveals alarming truths about data centers: high water consumption, chemical risks, and air quality concerns that demand immediate attention.

Read the full story

#MissoulaCounty #MT #CitizenPortal #ChemicalRisks #WaterQuality #AirQuality
County study spotlights water, chemical and backup-generator risks from data centers and trade-offs in mitigation
Missoula County staff highlighted water consumption (evaporative cooling), chemical risks (glycols, PFAS in cooling/fire systems), and diesel backup-generator air impacts as key concerns in the draft data center study; staff recommended narrow zoning, PSC engagement, and exploring technology-specific mitigation measures.
citizenportal.ai
October 30, 2026 at 11:36 PM