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As Data Centers Proliferate, Illinois Communities Grapple with How to Supply the Necessary Water. "This isn’t reused wastewater. This is drinking water” (insideclimatenews.org)
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[–] Quetzalcutlass@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

The problem with using salt water isn't salt buildup, it's that it's corrosive and will drastically shorten the lifespan of any equipment exposed to it.

[–] UniversalBasicJustice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Also, good luck sourcing salt water in Illinois.

[–] jumping_redditor@sh.itjust.works 0 points 16 hours ago

then don't build anything in illinoisi

[–] tal@lemmy.today 3 points 1 day ago

You don't pipe salt water through the data center. You have a heat exchanger that touches the salt water.