September 16, 2026

Data Center Wastewater May Pose OSHA Risks For Treatment Workers

By Emma Gardner
August 7, 2026 at 06:12 PM
Wastewater from data centers may pose risks to treatment workers and trigger OSHA obligations, especially for facilities following EPA’s voluntary treatment standards for industrial water reuse, OSHA observers and wastewater officials are warning.

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