Temple presents ASR plan amid public concerns about data centers and Rowan'built well
Jul 17, 2026
City staff outlined an aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) plan centered on a pre-drilled 'synergy' well the city says Rowan constructed and dedicated to Temple; multiple residents raised concerns about data-center water use, alleged nondisclosure agreements and aquifer safety during public comment.
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City staff on July 25 gave a detailed overview of Temple's aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) project and sought to calm public questions about who controls water from the site known as the "synergy well." The presentation, delivered by Ms. Myers, said ASR stores treated water underground for later recovery during droughts or peak demand and that the system must meet Safe Drinking Water Act standards and TCEQ permit requirements.
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