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re: Uh Oh, the Data Center scam is getting exposed
Posted on 7/11/26 at 11:38 am to dovehunter
Posted on 7/11/26 at 11:38 am to dovehunter
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f the contractor would have disinfected the flush water with a little bleach or if the waste water treatment plant had done their job this wouldn't even be news.
That's a big IF...do they save money by dumping it before treating it? META probably did...and we will soon find that others are doing the same thing. This goes into the water supply as many cities use reclaimed water to recycle into drinking water. How much is really getting purified?
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Posted on 7/11/26 at 11:43 am to Nosevens
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I had Louisiana DEQ for years fine me for runoff from wooden pallets stacked on pavement that I had to spend resources to get through the court system. All because of an over zealous white liberal lesbian agent that I laughed at when she first approached me and proceeded to read me the riot act in front of my office staff.
Just wait until to have to fight a local council.
Posted on 7/11/26 at 11:44 am to stlslick
These centers should be required to use a closed loop system. Plants all over the country have cooling towers for their water cooling. Data centers should be using their own water system that is separate from any city municipal water and shouldn't put their used water into our systems.
And for sure they shouldn't be pumping water out of the ground in an open type system.
And for sure they shouldn't be pumping water out of the ground in an open type system.
Posted on 7/11/26 at 11:50 am to Ailsa
Make yourself a thicker tin foil hat to protect yourself from the data centers.
Posted on 7/11/26 at 11:52 am to dkreller
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Make yourself a thicker tin foil hat to protect yourself from the data centers.
Go live near one for a few days and get back to me on that one.
Posted on 7/11/26 at 12:01 pm to LemmyLives
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quote:Those things preceded data centers. What do you think telephone switching centers are?
Data centers full of almost only networking equipment. The NYC AT&T switching center is 21 floors tall and was built in 1964, preceding cell phones and almost color tv. JFC. Where do you think the mainframes of the 1950s were stored, in the mop closet?
JFC right back you fricking moron. Switching centers weren’t recording your calls. Mainframes weren’t saving every keystroke. What is happening is new
Posted on 7/11/26 at 12:05 pm to stlslick
The "deadly bacteria" you speak of is just Legionnaire's bacteria from the cooling system water that flows thru the cooling towers just like the ones you would find in large hotel buildings, hospitals, universities, etc. Simply using a antimicrobial disinfectant similar to pool water chlorine will kill the bacteria and maintain the system. Go try and scare people less educated.
Posted on 7/11/26 at 12:08 pm to Indefatigable
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Aren’t the newer cooling systems closed loop anyway?
Other than evaporation from cooling towers.
But they probably discharge water also due to buildup of water treatment chemicals, antiscale, antimicrobial....
Posted on 7/11/26 at 12:12 pm to jp4lsu
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These centers should be required to use a closed loop system
How would the expel the heat?
Posted on 7/11/26 at 12:13 pm to how333
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If you do not want data centers then quit using your phone, the internet and all else that uses today’s communications devices.
Please outline why all the new data centers being proposed are needed to support our current cell phone infrastructure and internet.
Posted on 7/11/26 at 12:13 pm to LSUbest
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Other than evaporation from cooling towers.
But they probably discharge water also due to buildup of water treatment chemicals, antiscale, antimicrobial....
Hageman wrote:
“So I am even more concerned that this contamination seemingly came from your facility’s closed-loop cooling system, a technology that is marketed as being a solution to high data center water consumption rates.”
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If tweet fails to load, click here.Posted on 7/11/26 at 12:24 pm to LSUbest
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They should switch to another cooling system, like ammonia or nitrogen.
The overwhelming majority of them being built now use closed loop cooling systems. They use no more water in a year than a restaurant. 25% of new capacity is being built with it's own dedicated power plants. That number was 0 last year.
All this fear mongering is bullshite for low IQ retards.
Posted on 7/11/26 at 12:34 pm to Ailsa
They probably have a "blow down" - where a small amount of water is dumped to get rid of concentrated minerals (calcium). Biocide could have been discharged as well.
Then there is always the obvious, they could have had an accidental, unreported spill.
The only guy they hate more than the owner of X, is the President. AKA their King.
Then there is always the obvious, they could have had an accidental, unreported spill.
The only guy they hate more than the owner of X, is the President. AKA their King.
This post was edited on 7/11/26 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 7/11/26 at 12:36 pm to doubleb
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How would the expel the heat?
Cooling towers.
Posted on 7/11/26 at 12:37 pm to stlslick
So, "a naturally occurring bacteria found in the soil" was put there by a data center plant's construction??
You should be embarrassed...
You should be embarrassed...
Posted on 7/11/26 at 12:39 pm to how333
We could use all those things without these myriad new data centers...whatever the hell they are really intended for.
This post was edited on 7/11/26 at 12:41 pm
Posted on 7/11/26 at 12:42 pm to Ailsa
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Data center low-frequency noise and infrasound (\(<20\) Hz) can travel significant distances, often penetrating walls and windows with little attenuation. Under quiet or optimal atmospheric conditions, this hum can travel from 1,500 feet to over 3 miles from the facility. Because this noise is characterized by its long wavelength and ability to easily penetrate structures, exposure to constant sub-audible vibrations can lead to various community and health disturbances. Residents near large industrial sites report symptoms such as: Sleep disturbances and fatigueHeadaches and dizziness Unexplained physical pressure or discomfort Due to these pervasive impacts, noise analyses and zoning regulations have become increasingly common. Yes, data centers can cause or increase tinnitus for many people. The persistent low-frequency humming and buzzing from powerful cooling systems, server fans, and backup generators often create disruptive noise and vibration pollution that damages hearing and causes stress and sleep deprivation. Here are specific reasons why this happens: High Noise Levels: Inside a data center, continuous noise levels frequently exceed the universally recognized threshold of 85 dB (and can reach 92–105 dB), which leads to hearing damage. Low-Frequency Hum: Data centers are one of the few industrial facilities that generate penetrating low-frequency noise and vibrations. This constant background hum travels long distances and often results in "fight-or-flight" stress, headaches, and tinnitus for nearby residents. Data center noise can severely affect dogs, causing profound physical distress, anxiety, and behavior changes. Because dogs have far more sensitive hearing than humans, continuous low-frequency hums and high-pitched mechanical whirs from cooling infrastructure hit them much harder
None of this is happening. There are strict standards for these projects and there is no wiggle room. Plus, the amount of insulation needed to keep them cool would dampen any noises coming from the rack rooms.
Pure propaganda
Posted on 7/11/26 at 12:44 pm to stlslick
How is this possible when the newer faculties use a closed cooling system?
Posted on 7/11/26 at 12:52 pm to LSUbest
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Cooling towers.
And those systems would be susceptible to legionnaires, right?
Posted on 7/11/26 at 12:52 pm to SlapahoeTribe
They were not an issue as the amount of people who were employed by me and revenues added along with yearly donations to members causes as well as police & fire dept. It was solely that 6’3” or more bull of a woman species.
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