Neighbors raise questions as Wyoming prepares to implement odd-even water restrictions

The City of Wyoming, Michigan, announced the implementation of odd-even outdoor water restrictions, effective May 1 through June 15, to manage water capacity. This decision was prompted by reduced system capacity while a third transmission main, designed to increase water supply to 250,000 customers across 10 cities and townships, is nearing completion. The announcement led to public speculation among residents, who questioned if the restrictions were a consequence of data center operations in West Michigan. However, city officials explicitly refuted these rumors, stating that the water restrictions are solely a temporary measure related to the ongoing infrastructure project and are unrelated to current or future data center water usage. Residents like Sarah Sterkin and Juanita Devries indicated they could manage with the restrictions.