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Floridas freshwater springs and the Floridan Aquifer, which supply drinking water to nearly ten million people, are under threat due to a severe drought. The rise of data centers, driven by artificial intelligence, exacerbates the issue as these facilities consume vast amounts of water for cooling. Florida is attracting these projects, including a proposal in Citrus County, which could lead to job growth but also risks devastating springs and causing ecosystem collapse. Experts warn of impaired springs and severe drought conditions, with eighty percent of Floridas springs already affected. A closed-loop cooling system offers a solution, but its more expensive. Citrus County plans to update ordinances and hold public hearings in March to address these concerns.

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