But clearly how are you going to say that somehow the water can go to data center when we need the water for our own people and for the core functions of our society? Now in November, Florida DEP and water management districts updated their rules and policies to ensure data centers of any size have to apply for and be subject to public meetings to be considered for a consumptive use permit in order to tap into Florida's water resources. And that's something that is huge protection to you as an individual. As well as to your communities. (14:56–15:15)
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