water usage disclosure for Microsoft data center
Summary
Racine just dropped records showing Microsoft’s planned data center would use about 8 million gallons of water a year. That’s a lot for a city to commit to big tech, and it raises questions about water resources and what Racine is giving up.
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Impact analysis
The records don’t spell out dollar costs, but 8 million gallons a year could affect water rates, infrastructure spending, and whatever incentives Racine offered.
Microsoft and its contractors stand to gain, and city officials are betting on jobs and tax-base growth.
Residents and water ratepayers could be affected if 8 million gallons strains supply or infrastructure, though no specific harm is confirmed yet.
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Microsoft data centers will use up to 8.4M gallons of water each year, records show
Microsoft data centers will use up to 8.4M gallons of water each year, records show WPR
Racine releases records showing Microsoft data center would use 8 million gallons of water per year
Racine releases records showing Microsoft data center would use 8 million gallons of water per year Wisconsin Examiner
Environmental group sues City of Racine over Microsoft data center water use
Environmental group sues City of Racine over Microsoft data center water use Spectrum News
Environmental group sues Racine to release expected water use at Microsoft data center
Environmental group sues Racine to release expected water use at Microsoft data center Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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