2 Springfield residents aim to ban mega-data centers in Ohio

2 Springfield residents aim to ban mega-data centers in Ohio

News ClipDayton Daily News·Springfield, Clark County, OH·5/25/2026

Two residents in Springfield, Ohio, are leading an effort to educate the public and ban mega-data centers across the state. Their concerns stem from potential issues such as illness, noise pollution, and water contamination.

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Nicole Bethel and Melissa Rexroth, residents of Springfield, Ohio, are spearheading a campaign to educate the public and advocate for a statewide ban on mega-data centers. The women's initiative is fueled by apprehensions over the potential negative impacts associated with these large-scale facilities, including health concerns, excessive noise, and the risk of water contamination. Their efforts represent an active local opposition movement against data center development.