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Kevin O’Leary again claims his data center project will send more water to the Great Salt Lake. Dozens of Utahns are not convinced.

By Salt Lake Tribune · October 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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Kevin O’Leary’s proposed Utah data center is making another try for water rights, after public opposition forced the withdrawal of an application earlier this year. The new proposal argues the project could benefit the Great Salt Lake.

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