Commissioner says closed‑loop cooling and 65,000‑gallon component reduce long‑term water impacts

Water use was a frequent topic during deliberation, with commissioners seeking to understand both startup and ongoing demands. One commissioner described the proposed system as a closed‑loop cooling system and used an illustrative figure — “65,000 gallons” — to help put use in perspective. The commissioner compared that number to other local high water users such as car washes and suggested the facility’s planned usage would be far lower than several common commercial uses.