Aberdeen selling water to North Dakota data center, officials say
The City of Aberdeen, South Dakota, has sold over one million gallons of water to an Applied Digital data center located in Ellendale, North Dakota, over the past two months. City Manager Dave McNeil reported these bulk sales to the city council, noting that the water is being hauled across state lines at double the standard residential rate. Aberdeen officials confirm that the city has sufficient water capacity to continue serving local customers while making these sales.
The City of Aberdeen, South Dakota, has sold more than one million gallons of water to a data center operated by Applied Digital in Ellendale, North Dakota, over the last two months. City Manager Dave McNeil disclosed this information during a recent city council meeting, stating that approximately 5,000 gallons are transported per trip across state lines.
Applied Digital is reportedly paying double Aberdeen's standard residential water rate for these bulk purchases. Despite the sales, city officials assure the public that Aberdeen maintains adequate water capacity to continue serving its local customers without issue.