Family near proposed data center worries about water quality #arcticspas
Bruce Anderson's family company, Mineral Resources International, is concerned about the water usage and potential quality impact of a proposed Stratus data center near their property in Hansel Valley, Utah. They rely on the Great Salt Lake for mineral extraction and have already reduced their water rights usage. The Andersons have filed water quality and quantity protests against the data center.
Bruce Anderson and his family, operating Mineral Resources International since 1969, express significant concerns regarding the water impact of a proposed Stratus data center in Hansel Valley, Utah. Their company, which extracts minerals from the Great Salt Lake, has already faced reductions in its water rights, currently at 50% and slated to drop to 30% by 2027.
The proposed Stratus data center plans to use irrigation water from acquired property rights, and while developers assert they won't draw directly from the Great Salt Lake, the Andersons worry about the impact on salt wells feeding the lake. They fear potential contamination with "forever chemicals" that could affect their product, which is directly consumed.
Consequently, the Andersons have formally filed water quality and quantity protests against the data center development. They emphasize that their opposition is not against data centers in general, but rather against the specific location of this project, advocating for its placement in a more suitable area. Bruce Anderson underscores his commitment to protecting his home and family legacy.