Residents urge caution over water, PFAS and battery risks in Chatham’s data‑center debate

Feb 11, 2026

Several residents and environmental advocates told the board a moratorium is necessary to study water use, PFAS risks and battery energy storage fire hazards before permitting large data centers in Chatham County.

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Many public commenters told the Board of Commissioners the proposed moratorium is necessary to protect limited local water resources and to investigate potential contamination risks.

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