Brookville Council Sets 180-Day Moratorium on Data Centers
Brookville Borough Council has approved a 180-day moratorium on new data center development and their use of borough water resources. This decision stems from concerns over the high water demands of two proposed data centers in nearby townships. The temporary pause will allow officials to study potential impacts and ensure the protection of the borough's water supply.
The Brookville Borough Council in Pennsylvania has enacted a 180-day moratorium on new data center development and their use of the borough's water resources. The decision, reported by ExploreJeffersonPa.Com, was made as officials seek to study the potential impact of such facilities on local infrastructure and the environment.
The council cited concerns over two proposed data center projects in nearby Pine Creek and Rose townships, each of which could require an estimated 1.2 million gallons of water per day if connected to the borough's water system. Officials emphasized that no formal applications for these projects have been submitted within Brookville Borough.
The temporary pause aims to provide time for a thorough review of the issue, monitor any potential state actions regarding data centers, and safeguard the borough's water supply for its current residents and customers.