Expert: Meta data center's impact on El Paso water will be small
A UTEP professor believes Meta's data center will have a small impact on El Paso's residential water supply. However, she advocates for continued public engagement to ensure transparency and accountability from data centers regarding their water and energy consumption.
A UTEP professor provided insights into the potential impact of Meta's data center on El Paso's water resources, asserting that she does not believe it will significantly threaten residential water supplies. Despite this assessment, the professor emphasized the importance of continued public engagement.
She highlighted that increased community involvement in water resource discussions is a positive outcome of the ongoing dialogue surrounding data centers. The professor urged El Paso residents to maintain pressure for transparency and enforceable oversight, especially concerning water usage, wastewater planning, and energy consumption, for any future data centers or industries seeking to establish operations in the area. The goal is to ensure accountability and provide clear information about community benefits.