Residents press committee on water use, drought risk and recent state bills
Public commenters raised concerns about large water draws during droughts and cited state legislation (House Bill 18 47 and House Bill 23 92 / related Senate measures) that affects permitting and closed-loop requirements for certain data centers.
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Several members of the public urged the committee to consider water impacts and recent state legislation as it drafts local rules. A public commenter asked directly about drought risk and whether a proposed facility could continue heavy water use if local supplies fall.
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