County leans toward closed‑loop cooling and required water‑balance studies for data centers
Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
After hearing local examples and scientific background on the Silurian and Jordan aquifers, county staff recommended closed‑loop cooling and the board directed staff to require water‑balance studies and monitoring provisions for future data‑center applicants.
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Water availability and cooling technology dominated one of the longest sections of the July 22 work session.
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