Council questions River Ridge on Meta data‑center water use; executive director says closed‑loop cooling limits demand

May 11, 2026

Council members pressed River Ridge about water use for the Meta (Jeffersonville) data center. Executive Director Mark Hildenbrand said River Ridge operates its own water system, the aquifer has large capacity, and Meta will use a closed‑loop system that reduces consumption to about 10% of an earlier proposal.

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Council members asked detailed questions about the Jeffersonville Meta data center and potential impacts on community water resources. Mark Hildenbrand said River Ridge operates an independent water system and that River Ridge projects do not draw from Charlestown’s municipal supply.

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