Washtenaw County is at a critical crossroads as massive new data centers move in, creating an environmental and public health dilemma. While these facilities promise economic growth driven by AI and cloud computing, local experts warn that their unprecedented demands for electricity and water are straining aging infrastructure and threatening long-term community resilience. The Unpaid […]
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by Jeffrey Tritten, November 2025 Introduction Washtenaw County is currently facing multiple proposals for large-scale, resource-intensive data center developments (Zimmerman, 2025). These facilities, driven by the expanding demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), are notorious for their massive demand for water, primarily used for cooling and energy, which places a significant strain on […]
