Hut 8 officials reassure West Feliciana residents about data center noise, water use at job fair and open house
News ClipThe Advocate·West Feliciana County, LA·7/15/2026
Hut 8 officials held a job fair and open house to address West Feliciana residents' concerns about noise and water use at their data center. The company explained its water requirements, including an initial 2 million gallons for flushing and ongoing use for a closed-loop cooling system and daily operations.
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The data center will require at least 2 million gallons of water for its initial charge to flush organic matter from the piping. The center also requires water for cooling, using a closed-loop system designed to consume less water, and for daily functions like running sinks and toilets.