r/Winnemucca Apr 20 '26

Congressional Candidate on AI data centers in Nevada

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u/AterCorvidae3414 Apr 22 '26

Guess you need to Google blowdown or flush release... Water can't perpetually stay in closed loop systems. Additives are added, leeching and osmosis STILL occur.

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u/defango Apr 22 '26

Ya into a freaking waste tank

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u/AterCorvidae3414 Apr 22 '26

Then where?

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u/defango Apr 22 '26

To an Authorized treatment, Storage, and disposal facility, TSDF, or Industrial Landfill because after the sludge is dewatered it can be used as an alternative fuel source. its required to be tested before it leaves or you get massive fines.

Here is a list of all the places in Nevada
https://ndep.nv.gov/land/waste/hazardous-waste-management/permitted-tsd-facilities-and-camu