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The Temple City Council approved a utility service agreement for the Rowan Data Center, which will implement a closed-loop water system with an initial usage of 2,000,000 gallons and a daily limit of 4,000 gallons. Local residents raised concerns about water contamination and the future water needs of the data center, particularly given the area's drought conditions.

City Council members emphasized their discussions with the company to ensure the water usage figures are accurate. The council voted 4-0 to approve the agreement, while community members expressed a desire to pause additional data center developments to evaluate their impact on local water resources.