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Data Center Signal is tracking 5 clips about Fortis Construction data center developments across 2 states, including WY, OK.

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News ClipE&E News by POLITICO·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Data centers face a new environmental concern

A data center under construction in Cheyenne, Wyoming, faced a $10,000 fine and permit revocation from the local utility after a rare bacterium linked to its wastewater was found in the sewer system. The utility subsequently banned certain types of wastewater discharge from data centers citywide, prompting an appeal from Meta's contractor, Fortis Construction. This incident highlights growing concerns among utilities and experts regarding the management of specialized wastewater from data center construction.

environmental water government

Meta

7/20/2026

News ClipCowboy State Daily·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Meta Appeals Cheyenne Notice Of Violation Over Sewer Contamination

Meta is appealing a notice of violation from Cheyenne's Board of Public Utilities (BOPU) regarding alleged sewer contamination at its data center construction site. The company, through its entity Goat Systems LLC, denies responsibility for introducing Cupriavidus gilardii bacteria into the city's water reuse system and disputes the BOPU's evidence. A contested case hearing is pending to review the proposed $10,000 fine and cost recovery surcharge.

environmental legal government water

Meta

7/15/2026

News ClipWide Open Country·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Bacteria contamination found at Meta data center construction site in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Meta's "Project Cosmo" data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has been linked to a bacterial contamination in the city's reclaimed water irrigation system. The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities traced the Cupriavidus gilardii bacteria back to the data center's construction site. Consequently, the city permanently revoked Meta's authorization to discharge wastewater from its fill-and-flush operations.

environmental water government

Meta

7/9/2026

News ClipSFGATE·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

'I wouldn't want it anywhere': Officials trace rare bacteria back to Meta data center construction

A rare bacteria, Cupriavidus gilardii, was traced back to construction wastewater discharged by Fortis Construction, a contractor for Meta's "Project Cosmo" data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities permanently revoked Meta's ability to discharge wastewater into its system and adopted new banning policies. While Meta states drinking water was unaffected and Fortis stopped discharge, public health concerns remain over the bacteria's presence in the reclaimed water irrigation system.

environmental government water opposition

Meta

7/8/2026

News ClipOklahoma Energy Today·Tulsa County, OK

Meta starts data center in Tulsa

Meta Platforms has officially confirmed its $1 billion "Project Anthem" data center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, an announcement made by Governor Kevin Stitt. The project includes plans for job creation, educational partnerships, and community grants, supported by an 85% property tax exemption. Despite some protests regarding electricity costs, Meta asserts it will cover its energy and water expenses, not burdening Oklahoma ratepayers.

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Meta

4/23/2026