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Candidate warns data centers could strain Lehi's water, power and land resources
Summary
On the Utah County Republican Party podcast, candidate Charlie Tatua argued data centers use significant water and power, reduce developable land because of security buffers, and deliver fewer long-term local jobs than promised; he urged local control and a 'maximum capacity' test before approving large developments.
Charlie Tatua, running for Utah House District 52, told the Utah County Republican Party podcast he opposes permitting large data centers in communities that cannot accommodate them without harming local services.
"If we are struggling with water and then some data center comes over and goes, 'We’ll build a $145 million data center,' how does that affect the people?" Tatua asked. He said data centers require large amounts of water for cooling and significant power, and that promised…
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