Kansas City Water Serving Data Centers

The energy demands of tech are now starting to drain Kansas City resources according to some critics. 

The main question . . . 

IS KANSAS CITY WATER EXPANDING TO ASSIST RESIDENTS OR MERELY TO SERVICE DATA CENTERS?!?

Here's important discussion that's already starting to impact local taxpayers and show up on rising bills: 

"Kansas City's existing water treatment plant in Briarcliff has the capacity to pump 240 million gallons of water a day. According to KC Water, the current treatment plant serves the current city's demands well, but it’s turning 100 years old.

"The city is starting the process to add a new treatment facility that would increase overall water capacity for customers, including four massive hyperscale data centers in the Northland.

"However, some in the metro community have concerns about the impact these institutions can bring to the community."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

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