Data center proposed in Inyokern and Taft
News Clip2:22KBAK - KBFX - Eyewitness News - BakersfieldNow·Kern County, CA·6/20/2026
Proposed data center developments in Inyokern and Taft, Kern County, California, are generating significant community concern. The primary issue revolves around the high water usage required by these facilities in communities already facing drought conditions. Local scrutiny is increasing regarding the infrastructure needed to support artificial intelligence.
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Artificial intelligence and the infrastructure needed to support it are drawing growing scrutiny in Kern County, where proposed data centers have sparked concerns about water use in already dry communities.
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