“Former Alderman WARNS: ‘I Want NOTHING to Do With Data Centers’ 😳 Not a True Closed Loop

Joe Besco, a former alderman of Yorkville, Illinois, voiced strong opposition to the development of data centers in his community, stating that the negatives far outweigh any potential positives. Besco, whose home is near the proposed data center sites and an existing cement plant, expressed deep concern for the families in the area, particularly regarding the environmental impact. His primary concern revolves around the "closed loop" cooling systems often described by data center developers. Besco argues that these systems are not truly closed and require cleaning, during which various materials, including corrosives and anti-corrosive chemicals like glycol, are used. He highlighted that these substances would eventually be discharged into the sanitary district, and subsequently pumped into the Fox River. Besco referenced a previous video where developers provided only vague descriptions of the chemicals used, raising suspicions about "forever chemicals." He emphasized the toxicity of glycol and humorously suggested bringing a bottle of it to the next city council meeting to challenge council members to drink it, underscoring his serious concerns about potential water contamination.