After Meta built a data center near their home, residents Beverly and Jeff Morris experienced severe water issues, leading to spending $5,000 on repairs. Their water became gritty sludge, and they fear for their health. Their complaints raise concerns as Newton County could face a water deficit by 2030, potentially requiring rationing. The mayor of a nearby town labeled the situation as 'absolutely terrible,' with anticipated water rate increases far exceeding normal growth. This highlights the detrimental environmental impact of expanding generative AI and tech company operations.
So far, Beverly Morris and her husband Jeff have spent $5,000 on their water problems and can't afford to replace their well, which would cost $25,000.
According to a report from last year, Newton County is on track to be in a water deficit by 2030, forcing residents to ration water.
Blair Northen, the mayor of Mansfield, described the situation as 'absolutely terrible.' Water rates will surge by 33 percent, far above the typical two percent annual climb.
Generative AI's ghastly environmental toll is hardly a secret, and now we're starting to see more residents witnessing the effects of tech's voracious demands firsthand.
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