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Google has announced a partnership with DTE Energy to develop a new data center in Van Buren Township, Wayne County, Michigan. This development comes amid broader community concerns in other areas regarding the impact of such facilities. Van Buren Township Supervisor Kevin McNamara addressed potential resident anxieties about the data center's energy and water usage. McNamara emphasized that the project is expected to help maintain low taxes and water rates in the township for the next decade due to the increased tax base and additional water sales, which have minimal associated fixed costs. Furthermore, McNamara highlighted Google's commitment to environmental protections, specifically concerning water use. He stated that Google officials have agreed to implement safeguards, avoiding land-applicable water usage and drawing solely from municipal water sources, rather than the aquifer, aligning with the township's requirements.