Yet another data center planned near the Great Salt Lake. Utahns speak out against this one, too.
Dozens of Utahns attended a public hearing to oppose a water discharge permit for a planned 500-megawatt data center and truck stop project in Tooele Valley. The project, supported by the Utah Inland Port Authority, is drawing significant local opposition due to environmental and water concerns.
Dozens of Utah residents expressed strong opposition at a public hearing regarding a water discharge permit for a new inland port and data center project in Tooele Valley. The hearing was hosted by the Division of Water Quality on July 27, 2026.
The proposed development includes a 500-megawatt data center and a truck stop, and is receiving support from the Utah Inland Port Authority. Community members voiced concerns over the environmental impact and water usage associated with the substantial project near the Great Salt Lake.