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Denver data center sparks outrage over lawn watering amid drought

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A data center in Denver is facing backlash from residents for watering its lawn during a severe drought, despite city-wide restrictions. While some residents are outraged, it remains unclear if the data center is violating the law, using recycled water, or has a special variance. This incident adds to existing concerns about the significant resource consumption and environmental impact of data centers, contributing to local opposition and moratoriums on their development. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact; highlights public perception issues surrounding data center resource consumption.

RANK_REASON Article focuses on a localized controversy with unclear facts and minimal broader industry impact, framed as 'rage bait'.

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Denver data center sparks outrage over lawn watering amid drought

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jowi Morales ·

    Denver data center continuously waters its lawn even after city announced drought restrictions, enraging residents — it’s unclear if site is breaking the law or using its own recycled water

    An AI data center is reportedly watering its lawn despite the area suffering from a drought. One resident said that we can't water our lawns until next summer, but you better believe that they are watering their entire green with so many sprinklers.

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