Thirsty data centers would have to report water use under Utah bill

Thirsty data centers would have to report water use under Utah bill

Coolant hoses and infrastructure for data servers are pictured in a data center. (Photo by alacatr/Getty Images)Utah’s data centers would have to report to the state how much water they’re using every year under a proposal advancing at the state Legislature.  The vast centers housing rows of servers would have to pay up if they don’t disclose water use, said Rep. Jill Koford, R-Ogden. The bill she’s sponsoring would fine them $10,000 for every d…