Resident asks supervisors to consider moratorium on data centers over water-use concerns

Aug 27, 2026

A resident asked whether the county would consider a moratorium on data centers, citing other jurisdictions' moratoria and concerns about water used for cooling; supervisors said they would follow up after reviewing ISAC materials.

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During public comment a resident (S4) asked whether Hardin County would consider following other jurisdictions by imposing a moratorium on data centers, saying many counties and states have paused approvals to study impacts.

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