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Residents urge Lyon County to scrutinize battery storage and data center impacts on health, water and power
Summary
During final public comment, residents warned of health risks from lithium‑ion battery fires and questioned how proposed large-scale data centers would be supplied with water and electricity, urging the county to ensure adequate siting distances and resource planning.
YERINGTON — Multiple residents used the final public‑comment period of the Nov. 20 Lyon County commission meeting to urge stricter review of battery storage installations and large data centers, citing health, water and power concerns.
Phyllis Haskett told commissioners that lithium‑ion battery fires can release hazardous gases and heavy metals and asked the board to ensure battery systems are sited well away from residences. She cited a recent Boulder City fire and listed combustion byproducts including hydrogen fluoride, carbon monoxide…
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