Seattle City Council considers temporary pause on data centers

Name: Seattle City Council considers temporary pause on data centers
Uploaded: 2026-05-21T00:55:15.000Z
Duration: 37 s
Description: The Seattle City Council is currently considering a temporary pause on new data center projects. This consideration stems from concerns regarding the impact of these facilities on local power usage and water demand within the city.

News Clip0:37KING 5 Seattle·Seattle, King County, WA·5/21/2026

The Seattle City Council is currently considering a temporary pause on new data center projects. This consideration stems from concerns regarding the impact of these facilities on local power usage and water demand within the city.

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Gov: Seattle City Council

The Seattle City Council is considering a temporary pause on new data center projects while the city takes a closer look at the impact on power use and water demand.