Cheyenne restricts data center wastewater methods following bacteria discovery
Authorities in Cheyenne have prohibited the 'fill-and-flush' method for data center wastewater disposal. This decision follows the discovery of Cupriavidus gilardii, a rare bacterium resistant to multiple drugs, at a facility connected to Meta. Although officials confirmed that the local water supply is secure and no health issues have emerged, the event has triggered more rigorous monitoring of how AI facilities handle industrial waste and their overall environmental footprint.
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