York County eyes new data center rules. Neighbors ask what took so long.

Residents of Lake Wylie in York County, South Carolina, are voicing concerns over proposed new data center regulations during several hours of debate with the York County Council. While acknowledging they cannot halt the construction of the $1 billion QTS data center already underway on Hands Mill Highway and Paraham Road, nearly a dozen neighbors are advocating for more stringent rules. The community members are highlighting potential issues such as water usage, air quality, noise pollution, and broader health impacts, hoping that their input will influence the approval process for future data center projects across York County. The council's ongoing discussions are focused on establishing new guidelines that would dictate the placement and approval procedures for data centers within the county.