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 concern about jobs and reallocation of farmland – Tom’s Hardware

California’s largest AI data center project has filed a lawsuit seeking access to 287 million gallons of Colorado River water, which represents 0.03% of the Imperial Valley’s total supply. The plaintiffs argue the water consumption is equivalent to that of a 160-acre farm, though the project has raised concerns among local stakeholders regarding job impacts and potential farmland reallocation. The case highlights the growing tension between water demands from expanding AI infrastructure and agricultural water needs in the drought-stricken region.

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