Wednesday, 29 July, 2026
From Promises to Lawsuits: Giant AI Data Center Battles Farmers for River Water
By TechShots Studio
Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing, developer of California’s largest planned AI data center, filed a lawsuit seeking 287 million gallons of Colorado River water annually for cooling. After local cities and irrigation authorities rejected its request to use recycled wastewater, the developer pivoted to buying local farmland and converting its agricultural water rights, sparking intense local pushback over potential farm job losses.
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