Idaho data center's proposed water usage questioned in opinion piece

Idaho data center's proposed water usage questioned in opinion piece

News ClipIdaho State Journal·ID·5/29/2026

This opinion piece, published in the Idaho State Journal, delves into the proposed River Park Data Center. It raises questions about the water consumption and costs associated with operating a closed-loop facility at the old Hoku site, prompting a deeper discussion on the project's environmental implications.

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Last week, I wrote about the proposed data center at the old Hoku site, and what a closed-loop facility would and wouldn’t cost us in water. I expected a few