Grassroots Revolt Against Data Centers Goes National: Water Use Now the Flashpoint

Grassroots Revolt Against Data Centers Goes National: Water Use Now the Flashpoint

Over the last two weeks, grassroots opposition to data centers has moved from sporadic local skirmishes to a recognizable national pattern. While earlier fights centered on land use, noise, and tax incentives, the current phase is more focused and more dangerous for developers: water. Across multiple states, residents are demanding to see the “water math” behind proposed data centers—how much water will be consumed (not just withdrawn), where it…