Data center public hearing hosted by Columbus City Council

News Clip0:32WBNS 10TV·Columbus, Franklin County, OH·7/22/2026

Columbus City Council is hosting a public hearing on data centers, focusing on issues such as decommissioning, sewer tapping, and water conservation. The meeting provides an opportunity for public testimony on concerns related to data center impacts in the city.

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Gov: Columbus City Council, City's Public Utilities Sustainability Committee

Columbus City Council is holding a public hearing concerning data centers, providing an opportunity for residents to voice their opinions. The City's Public Utilities Sustainability Committee agenda for the hearing includes discussions on data center decommissioning, sewer tapping, and water conservation. This meeting follows an earlier gathering in March where the Columbus City Council addressed general concerns regarding the impacts of data centers.

Set for 5:30 PM at City Hall, the public hearing is open to all attendees, with provisions for public testimony. The topics under discussion suggest a focus on environmental sustainability and infrastructure demands related to data center operations within the city.