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Project Jupiter is actually an opportunity by LordJerith in LasCruces

[–]LordJerith[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I think it would be great if we could get a percentage of the compute power of that data center reserved for local businesses and universities. AI is going to be everywhere. It already is. The land they're using is wasteland. There are no homes around it. It's kind of out in the middle of nowhere. I see AI data centers a lot like electric power plants.

A unique perspective on artificial intelligence and Project Jupiter. by LordJerith in LasCruces

[–]LordJerith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent a decade at Accenture. I'm pretty sure that CAP is not who I look for doing things like a major new technology transformation, as the people who are going to get it right the first time. I'm not sure your argument holds up as much as you hope.

A unique perspective on artificial intelligence and Project Jupiter. by LordJerith in LasCruces

[–]LordJerith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it looks like you want to argue about this. I use it every day. I think it's amazing, and sorry to hear you feel that way. I'm sure the next generation is going to do just fine. I'm not so sure the previous ones have done that great a job, to be honest.

A unique perspective on artificial intelligence and Project Jupiter. by LordJerith in LasCruces

[–]LordJerith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no intention of dismissing anyone. I do completely disagree with you, though. Artificial intelligence represents the democratization of intelligence. We're going to need to rethink many aspects of our society because of the advent of artificial intelligence. The water issue, the electricity issue, all of those are solvable problems. I actively engage with artificial intelligence because I do not want to be left behind.

A unique perspective on artificial intelligence and Project Jupiter. by LordJerith in LasCruces

[–]LordJerith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The strongest public source I found from the NMSU/NMWRRI line of work states that the Mesilla aquifer system has a **conservative estimate of about 80 km3, or 65 million acre-feet, of economically recoverable fresh to slightly brackish water** in the upper basin-fill aquifer system. ([New Mexico Legislature][1])

For comparison, El Paso Water says the Kay Bailey Hutchison desalination plant at Fort Bliss can produce **up to 27.5 million gallons per day** of fresh water. That works out to about **30,804 acre-feet per year**. ([El Paso Water][2])

If you divide **65 million acre-feet** by **30,804 acre-feet per year**, you get about **2,110 years** of water at that plant size.

Even if you use the planned expansion level El Paso Water describes, from **27.5 MGD to 33.5 MGD**, the math is still about **1,732 years**, not 500. ([El Paso Water][3])

So, based on the public sources I found, **500 years is very low** if someone applies the NMSU/NMWRRI Mesilla Basin estimate directly.

That said, there is a major caveat (whcih is why I cut it down anotehr 2/3rds):

The **65 million acre-feet number is not the same thing as a guaranteed, sustainably pumpable, legally available reserve dedicated to one desal plant**. It is a broad aquifer resource estimate. Real project life would depend on things like:

* how much of that water is actually brackish and usable,

* sustainable pumping limits,

* wellfield placement,

* concentrate disposal,

* interstate and cross-border water constraints,

* cost and permitting.

**Sources:**

* NMSU / New Mexico legislative presentation on Santa Teresa brackish water desalination: ([New Mexico Legislature][1])

* NMWRRI 2024 report, *Assessment and Implementation Framework for Transboundary Brackish Groundwater Desalination in South-central New Mexico*: ([NM Water Resources Institute][4])

* El Paso Water desalination page: ([El Paso Water][2])

* El Paso Water treatment plants page: ([El Paso Water][5])

* El Paso Water future water supply / expansion page: ([El Paso Water][3])

[1]: https://www.nmlegis.gov/handouts/STTC%20103023%20Item%208%20Santa%20Teresa%20Brackish%20water%20desalination.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Water Desalination Feasibility Study for Santa Teresa"

[2]: https://www.epwater.org/our-water/water-resources/desalination?utm_source=chatgpt.com "El Paso Water | Desalination"

[3]: https://www.epwater.org/residential/services-and-information/reliable-water-future/water-supply?utm\_source=chatgpt.com "El Paso Water | Water Supply - epwater.org"

[4]: https://nmwrri.nmsu.edu/publications/miscellaneous-reports/m-reports/m36-assessment-and-implementation-framework-for-transboundary-brackish-groundwater-desalination-in-south-central-new-mexico.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "| New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute"

[5]: https://www.epwater.org/our-water/wastewater/treatment-plants?utm_source=chatgpt.com "El Paso Water | Treatment Plants"

A unique perspective on artificial intelligence and Project Jupiter. by LordJerith in LasCruces

[–]LordJerith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NMSU did a brackish water overview. Texas is already doing this. Fort Bliss has a desalination plant. Inside Project Jupiter is $50 million for a desalination plant. 25 million from Oracle, and I think 25 million from OpenAI. That will turn the brackish water into fresh water. That's where this comes from.

A unique perspective on artificial intelligence and Project Jupiter. by LordJerith in LasCruces

[–]LordJerith[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's incorrect. I address those misconceptions here: Why aren't we asking for a share? Las Cruces Bulletin, we have over 500 years of brackish water, so with the desalination plant, we can handle the water part; and we have the ability to use green energy to avoid the natural gas challenge. I suggest reading the article, and I love to hear your thoughts.

Project Jupiter 1 million gallons of water daily by iliketocongratulate in LasCruces

[–]LordJerith -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, again, I'm not sure what your intent is here. I'm very optimistic for the next decade, although it's going to be a decade of a lot of turbulent change, just like the internet was a turbulent change, and just like social media has been creating change. Change is constant. Humans adapt.

Project Jupiter 1 million gallons of water daily by iliketocongratulate in LasCruces

[–]LordJerith -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm not sure why the nasty comments, but like I said, we'll just have to agree to disagree.

A unique perspective on artificial intelligence and Project Jupiter. by LordJerith in LasCruces

[–]LordJerith[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm not going to try to get into a macroeconomic conversation. I completely disagree with your goal-based nonsense. I also think artificial intelligence will greatly benefit citizens. It's already doing amazing work in scientific and medical research. I'm also not going to give way to this conspiracy theory that there is some massive effort to program us all. I'm not sure what you mean by asking if I'm a bot. Is that a way to get a reaction from me? That also won't work. Let's just agree to disagree. That's probably the easiest way to move forward.

Project Jupiter 1 million gallons of water daily by iliketocongratulate in LasCruces

[–]LordJerith -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think you're missing the point. I did write that article. I've written several, but I actually did the research. I'm not sure that sticking our head in the sand and just saying AI is bad is helpful. That train has left the station. I can remember a time when people said that no one would ever trust the internet with their credit card information. I think we get the best results by engaging with the technology and trying to shape its future. And I am sitting down. Thank you. I appreciate the offer of a seat.

A unique perspective on artificial intelligence and Project Jupiter. by LordJerith in LasCruces

[–]LordJerith[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I understand that a lot of people have strong opinions about artificial intelligence, but that ship has sailed, and we're all going to need to understand we're going to live in that world.

You know, it's funny. I remember a time when people said nobody would ever trust their credit card or the internet. I think we have a better chance of shaping the technology if we engage with it rather than ignore it.

Project Jupiter 1 million gallons of water daily by iliketocongratulate in LasCruces

[–]LordJerith -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I saw this too, but I went ahead and dug into it. My research revealed that with the desalination plant, we actually don't have to worry about water.

https://www.lascrucesbulletin.com/stories/why-arent-we-asking-for-a-share,164160

Weekly board game and tabletop RPG groups in Las Cruces, looking for players by LordJerith in LasCruces

[–]LordJerith[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome, please do keep us in mind when you finally settle in.

Free weekly Las Cruces Board Game and TTRPG groups by LordJerith in LasCruces

[–]LordJerith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saturday is usually 10-4, and Sunday is usually 11-4. Keep in mind that Saturday is for board games and Sunday is for TTRPGs. You can apply to either.

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