Meta Data Center Suspends Water Discharges After Contamination

Meta has suspended water discharges from its data center following contamination of Cheyenne’s reclamation water supply with a bacterium. This incident occurred after a purge of the facility’s closed-loop cooling system, which inadvertently spread rare metal-resistant bacteria into the city’s water system. As a result, the data center has been offline for several months to facilitate extensive cleaning and remediation efforts.

The contamination raises concerns about water safety and the potential impact of industrial operations on local ecosystems. Authorities are working to address the situation and ensure that the water supply is safe for public use.

Source: news.google.com