Residents urge strict limits on data centers, cite water, fire and equity concerns
More than a dozen public commenters urged the quorum court to adopt strict limits on large data centers or to pass the ordinance swiftly; speakers — including a retired fire chief and neighborhood residents — warned of water‑supply strain, lithium‑ion battery fire risks, infrastructure and equity impacts.
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During the meeting's public‑comment period dozens of residents told the quorum court they oppose large data‑center projects in Pulaski County and urged adoption of strict local rules. Speakers described concerns ranging from local water capacity and emergency response capability to property values, environmental impacts and unequal burden on historically underserved communities.
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