Wyoming tightens wastewater rules after Meta datacenter contractor flushed contaminated water

Meta said it was working with officials to be a ‘good neighbor’ and drinking water supplies were not affected Officials in Wyoming said a contractor for Mark Zuckerberg ’s tech company, Meta , flushed bacteria-contaminated water into public sewers during construction of a controversial new AI…

First covered Jul 8, 2026 · 7:08 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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80d Guardian Environment Wyoming tightens wastewater rules after Meta datacenter contractor flushed contaminated water — Meta said it was working with officials to be a ‘good neighbor’ and drinking water supplies were not affected Officials in Wyoming said a contractor for Mark…

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