Reader compares Trumbull data center opposition with Bristol golf course water use
A reader compares a protested data center in Trumbull with Bristol’s purchase of the Chippanee Country Club golf course. The letter argues that golf courses may consume more water while generating less economic value than data centers, despite public opposition to data center power and water use.
A Hartford Courant reader discusses opposition to a new data center in Trumbull, Connecticut, citing concerns about its electricity and water consumption. The letter compares the project with the Town of Bristol’s purchase of the Chippanee Country Club golf course.
The writer argues that golf courses can use substantially more water than data centers and says their economic benefits are concentrated among a smaller group of residents. The letter contends that public criticism may reflect aesthetic preferences and familiarity rather than a broader comparison of water use and economic value.