Cielo Digital Infrastructure

Proposed data center in Haines City highlights town’s water supply issue

A developer, Cielo Digital Infrastructure, is proposing a hyperscale data center in Haines City, Florida, which would require up to 150,000 gallons of potable water daily. City officials are concerned, as Haines City is already exceeding its state-allowed water usage due to rapid population growth. The project's approval is contingent on a Water Use Permit modification and other regulatory reviews, though no formal application has been submitted yet.