“Closed-Loop” Cooling Concerns Raised in Cheyenne Data Center Debate

This social media post from The Real Windy City argues that “closed-loop” data-center cooling should not be interpreted to mean zero water use or zero waste. The post raises concerns about periodic flushing, chemical treatment, wastewater disposal, infrastructure costs and the rapid expansion of data centers around Cheyenne.

This is advocacy material rather than an engineering study, and its claims should be independently verified before being treated as fact. It is relevant to Horse Creek because it highlights questions residents may want answered if the proposed power project is ever connected to a data center: what cooling system would be used, how much replacement water would be required, what wastewater would be generated, and where would that waste go? It does not establish that the Horse Creek project will serve a data center or use this type of cooling.

Social Media Commentary / Advocacy