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Barberton residents urge Norton officials to halt proposed data center and LNG plant over water, safety and noise concerns
Summary
Two Norton-area residents told Barberton City Council they oppose a planned data center and six-turbine liquid natural gas power plant on the former PPG site in Norton, saying it could strain Barberton water supplies, increase pollution risk and generate constant noise. Mayor and council members said they need more information and will follow up.
Two Norton residents warned Barberton City Council on Sept. 8 that a proposed data center and on-site liquid natural gas (LNG) power plant on the former PPG site in Norton could have substantial effects on Barberton’s water system, air quality and neighborhood safety.
Resident Kate Raymond said the proposed project would “consume vast amounts of water annually,” and that the developer has discussed buying water from Barberton. “By adding a data center in our community, it would be like adding an additional 2,000 residents dropped on your utilities right out of the gate,” Raymond said. She also described plans for “6 natural gas turbines, essentially creating a giant liquid natural gas power plant on-site.”
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