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Councilors just rejected a proposal that could have drastically limited water use by data centers, igniting a fierce debate over cooling technologies and developer influence.

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Council declines to ban adiabatic (evaporative) cooling; water use remains contested
An amendment to require closed‑loop cooling only (prohibiting adiabatic/evaporative supplemental cooling) failed; residents argued developers influenced ordinance text and asked for closed‑loop limits while others warned alternate cooling technologies and reclaimed water options exist.
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October 28, 2026 at 11:42 AM