$10M donation to improve Colorado City’s water system
Cipher Digital, Fluidstack, and Anthropic donated $10 million to Colorado City, Texas, to address its long-standing water issues. The funds will be used to replace aging pipes and build new water infrastructure, preventing further outages and improving services for residents and businesses.
Colorado City, Texas, has received a $10 million donation from data center companies Cipher Digital, Fluidstack, and Anthropic to overhaul its aging water infrastructure. Mayor Ruben Hurt confirmed the funds will be used to replace old cast iron pipes and construct new systems, aiming to resolve chronic water outages without burdening residents financially.
Local business owner Chad Taylor of the Pumpjack Saloon expressed relief, noting the water problems have plagued the city for years and often force businesses to close during outages. Taylor emphasized the significance of the donation, stating it would benefit the entire community. The article includes photos of a data center near Colorado City, linking the donor companies to local operations.