California's largest AI data center project suing for access to 287 million gallons of Colorado River water, 0.03% of Imperial Valley’s supply — plaintiffs claim project equivalent to 160-acre farm amidst about jobs and reallocation of farmland
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The 330-megawatt facility was not only designed to be the biggest AI data center in California, but it specifically committed not to use water from the Colorado River because it was promised wastewater. The Imperial Irrigation District (IID), which distributes Colorado River water throughout Imperial Valley, also denied the company's request.
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- ▪The 330-megawatt facility was not only designed to be the biggest AI data center in California, but it specifically committed not to use water from the Colorado River because it was promised wastewater.
- ▪The Imperial Irrigation District (IID), which distributes Colorado River water throughout Imperial Valley, also denied the company's request.
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Tech Industry Artificial Intelligence California's largest AI data center project suing for access to 287 million gallons of Colorado River water, 0.03% of Imperial Valley’s supply — plaintiffs claim project equivalent to 160-acre farm amidst about jobs and reallocation of farmland News By Anton Shilov Published 27 July 2026 Sues the Imperial Irrigation District to get it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Google) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing has filed a lawsuit in a bid to gain access to Colorado River…
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