Residents call for moratorium on data centers in Lyon County, citing water and green-space concerns

Jul 8, 2026

Multiple Dayton public commenters urged the board to impose a moratorium on data centers, citing water use, air and open-space impacts; the county announced an Aug. 3 workshop to address data-center questions.

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Several members of the public urged the Dayton Regional Advisory Board to seek a moratorium on data-center development in Lyon County, citing potential water consumption, air-quality impacts and loss of open green spaces.

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