Aurora bans evaporative cooling for data centers, turf installation to save water
Aurora councilmembers have passed a ban on evaporative cooling mechanisms for data centers in an effort to conserve water. This is the first of several regulations the council is expected to consider for data centers, including future zoning rules and setbacks. The city manager has been directed to research and propose further regulations.
Aurora, Colorado, councilmembers have approved a ban on evaporative cooling for data centers. The measure, passed on Monday night, is part of a broader effort to conserve water and also includes a ban on new ornamental water features and turf installation.
This ban on evaporative cooling is the initial step in a series of potential regulations for data centers that the council intends to evaluate. The council has instructed the city manager to investigate and propose various additional regulations, which may encompass new zoning rules and setback requirements for data center developments.