Colfax County advances data center moratorium as drought deepens
The Colfax County Board of Commissioners is advancing a proposed one-year moratorium on new data center development in unincorporated areas of the county. This decision comes amidst significant concerns about water usage and the potential impacts of large-scale data centers as a drought deepens in the region.
The Colfax County Board of Commissioners convened an August 11 meeting dominated by discussions regarding water use and the potential environmental impact of large-scale data centers. Commissioners deliberated on the matter, ultimately moving forward with a proposal for a one-year moratorium on new data center development within the unincorporated areas of Colfax County. The decision reflects growing concerns among officials about the strain data centers could place on local water resources, particularly during a deepening drought.