Residents question water use in drought, data center plan

As water restrictions take effect across northern Utah following one of the driest winters in recent years, some residents are questioning conservation messaging as a massive data center project is proposed in Box Elder County — one that could require billions of gallons of water annually. Water districts across the region are urging residents to cut back usage this summer, citing low reservoir levels and rising temperatures expected to reach the 90s and 100s. “This was one of those bad, dry years,” said Scott Paxman, general manager and CEO of the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. 🔗READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3Pn0wef _______________ Hit the subscribe button to stay up-to-date on the latest news, and turn on the notifications to get alerted when the big stories break as we bring them to you live! For all the full stories seen here, go to kutv.com. Follow KUTV 2News on our other social media pages for more photos, videos and reports: Facebook: facebook.com/KUTV2News TikTok: @kutv2news Twitter: @kutv2news Instagram: @kutv2news If you see something newsworthy happen, or you just witness something incredible, hilarious or adorable, you can send your videos, photos and news tips to kutv.com/chimein. We love sharing our favorites on kutv.com, our social media and our broadcasts! You can also submit tips by email or phone. Email: newsdesk@kutv2.com Call the Newsroom: 801.839.1234 _______________ KUTV is a Utah-based station and a CBS Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to nearly 200 television stations in 86 markets. Sinclair's television group reaches close to 40% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates. #kutv #saltlakecity #news #utah