Wyoming tightens wastewater rules after Meta datacenter contractor flushed contaminated water
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A contractor for Meta discharged bacteria-contaminated wastewater into public sewers during construction of a new AI datacenter in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This led local authorities to impose stricter wastewater disposal regulations and revoke Meta's permission to discharge waste into city treatment facilities. The contamination involved a rare bacterium not affecting drinking water, and Meta has committed to cooperating with officials to prevent future incidents.
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