Neighbors demand independent studies as Butler County examines proposed data center

May 12, 2026

A resident living a quarter-mile from a proposed data center asked commissioners for independent noise, traffic, water-use and generator studies; commissioners said county staff and legal counsel are engaging with local officials and will pursue a detailed review.

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Pat Kaye, a resident who said they live about a quarter-mile from the proposed data-center site in Liberty Township, asked the commissioners for comprehensive, independent studies and full site plans before the county advances the project. "I'm here to request full site plans, noise studies, traffic impact studies, water usage estimates, emergency generator plans, setback distances from homes," Pat Kaye said, urging independent acoustic and environmental reviews rather than industry-provided studies.

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