For those of us living in Utah, the introduction of a new data center is not just an issue of development, it's a threat to our precious resources. I am deeply concerned about the proposed construction of a data center in our state, as it poses a significant risk to our already jeopardized water supply. Utah is renowned for its beautiful landscapes and unique ecosystem, which we are proud to protect for future generations.

Data centers are known for consuming vast amounts of water for cooling their operations. According to a report by National Geographic, data centers can use as much water in a single day as the city of San Francisco. For a state like ours, facing persistent droughts and water shortages, introducing such a massive water consumer could spell disaster. Our water should be preserved for sustaining life, agriculture, and our environment, not cooling industrial machines.

Moreover, when we consider sustainable economic growth, we recognize that it must go hand-in-hand with environmental preservation. We need to focus on developing infrastructure projects that do not compromise our state's essential natural resources. Alternative locations should be considered that do not strain local resources, or using cutting-edge technology to substantially reduce water usage in these centers should be mandatory. Investing in renewable resources, water recycling, or dry cooling technology could offer sustainable solutions for such data centers.

This data center is massive, supposedly going to be twice the size of Manhattan. A data center of this scale will screw everything up. It will generate a large amount of heat, it will use more power than the entirety of Utah at it's completion, and possibly act as a front for surveillance. The idea that this massive data center, meant to be one of the biggest in the world, is being built here, is a problem. It was approved, despite the many protests of the locals. This could be detrimental to our water supply, and the well being of the entire state.

For the sake of our children and grandchildren, who deserve to inherit a Utah no less majestic than what has been passed down to us, let us stand united against this environmental, and technological threat. We urge the local government and developers to halt this reckless project until more sustainable solutions are put in place. By signing this petition, you join me in demanding a balanced approach that prioritizes both progress and protection of our natural heritage. Act now! Sign and let your voice be heard to prevent Utah from facing a dire water crisis.