Evergreen UWCD Hears Public Concerns on Data Center Water Usage, Moratorium Request
The Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District held a meeting to hear public comments on data centers and water usage. Residents and an opposition group requested a temporary moratorium on industrial groundwater permits, expressing concerns about water consumption.
The Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District (UWCD) convened a meeting on June 26 to consider public comments and concerns regarding data centers and their demands on local water resources. During the public comment session, local resident Jacqueline Korus advocated for the board to enact a temporary moratorium or pause on groundwater permits specifically for agricultural, livestock, and industrial uses.
Further highlighting community sentiment, Nick Vasquez, a representative of the Poteet City Council, addressed the UWCD board. Vasquez spoke on behalf of the Atascosa Data Center Resistance, an opposition group, underscoring ongoing local resistance to data center developments due to potential strains on water supplies. The discussion at the meeting reflected significant community apprehension about the environmental impact of data center expansion in the region.