"The proposed data center, if completed by 2028, could be the largest operating statewide, taking up 17 football fields' worth of land. The roughly $10 billion, 330-megawatt data center would require 750,000 gallons of water a day to operate."
"Developer Sebastian Rucci insists that electricity and water costs won't rise due to the data center, stating, 'We have studies on the air. We have studies on the water. The electricity could be handled. We did our homework.'"
"Local residents have shown their concerns through 'Not In My Backyard' signs and social media posts, with one resident, Margie Padilla, expressing surprise upon discovering the project through a Facebook rant."
"Imperial officials have not quelled local concerns regarding the data center, only noting that the project is facing litigation, which adds to the community's apprehension."
A new data center is proposed in Imperial Valley, California, which would be one of the largest in the state. The facility, covering 950,000 square feet, is expected to require 750,000 gallons of water daily. Developer Sebastian Rucci claims that electricity and water costs will not increase due to the center. Local residents have expressed concerns, highlighted by 'Not In My Backyard' signs and social media discussions. The project is currently facing litigation, and local officials have not alleviated community worries.
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