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Montana’s Water Wars Over Data Centers | Helena News
Montana’s rural communities are sounding the alarm as massive data centers like Quantica Infrastructure’s proposed Broadview project threaten local water supplies. With similar projects halted near Missoula and tribal lands now blocking deals, residents demand transparency—especially since companies often hide operations behind NDAs. While Quantica claims its closed-loop cooling system will use just 20,000 gallons daily and explore future water-sharing with farmers, critics warn eastern Montana’s water is finite, and outsiders could drain vital rivers like the Yellowstone. The debate over…
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