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Laredo's Water Crisis and Data Centers | Laredo News
Laredo’s at a crossroads as it weighs massive new data centers amid a crippling Stage 3 drought — these facilities could drink up to five million gallons of water daily, straining an already parched Rio Grande. Residents, including expectant parents, are sounding the alarm, fearing long-term consequences for their families and community. Critics question who truly benefits — working families or corporate interests — while city leaders scramble to define even what qualifies as a “data center” in local code. Though no vote was taken, one council member is pushing for a pause to avoid…
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