Water and groundwater risks top concerns as Butler County debates data‑center zoning
Residents warned that large data centers could strain local water supplies, risk well contamination and should face mandatory independent hydrological studies before approvals.
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Multiple speakers at the July 7 meeting urged the Planning Commission to require independent water‑feasibility and environmental impact studies before any data center approval. Several residents said the draft is inconsistent about non‑public water use and asked the county to explicitly prohibit use of private groundwater unless a public water source is confirmed and an independent study demonstrates no harm to nearby wells.
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