Concerns Rise Over Water Use and Identity Fraud in New Mexico's Project Jupiter Data Center
Projected water consumption from U.S. data centers may reach 720 billion gallons by 2028, with significant implications for local resources. New Mexico's Project Jupiter faces public backlash over environmental impacts and identity fraud incidents in support comments.
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U.S. data centers may consume up to 720 billion gallons of water annually by 2028, primarily for cooling, contributing significantly to the sector's water footprint. Project Jupiter, proposed by Oracle and OpenAI in Doña Ana County, intends to purchase water from an existing rights holder but its actual consumption remains uncertain.
Meta's expansion near El Paso, Texas, has secured a water agreement for up to 1.5 million gallons per day. The report highlights concerns regarding energy demand, greenhouse gas emissions, and impacts on agriculture as data centers target rural land.
Local officials have reported identity fraud incidents supporting Project Jupiter, raising concerns about the integrity of public comment processes. Lawmakers are urged to impose a moratorium on such developments until adequate safeguards for water resources and local communities are established.
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