Cheyenne suspends Meta data center discharges after reuse water system contamination

The city of Cheyenne has suspended fill-and-flush and closed-loop discharge operations at a Meta data center following contamination of its water reuse system. A contractor working on behalf of Meta was identified as responsible for the contamination. The incident prompted local authorities to halt the specific discharge practices as a precautionary measure. The suspension reflects growing scrutiny over data center water usage and its potential impact on local water infrastructure. No further details about the extent of the contamination or a timeline for resuming operations were immediately available.