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non-contact cooling water

Coverage of non-contact cooling water in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 1 · 12:48 UTCMost recent: Jun 1 · 12:48 UTC
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Amazonorganization1Virginiaplace1Northeast Creekplace1Sedges Creekplace1Lake Annaplace1Department of Environmental Qualityorganization1data centerstopic1
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  • TECHNOLOGYJun 1 · 12:48 UTCLOUISIANA ILLUMINATOR
    What’s in the water? What we know and don’t know about data center water discharge.

    Data centers in Virginia discharge water into municipal systems or natural sources like Northeast Creek and Sedges Creek, raising concerns about potential chemical contamination. Amazon's Lake Anna Tech Park uses evaporative cooling and a membrane system, discharging treated 'non-contact cooling water' during 4% of annual operations. The article highlights gaps in tracking chemicals in data center discharge and the environmental risks of 'forever chemicals.'