Letter to the Editor: Don’t lose Washington County to data centers

News ClipNews and Sentinel·Waterford, Washington County, OH·3/14/2026

This letter expresses opposition to a proposed data center in Waterford, Ohio, citing concerns about its impact on the local environment, water usage, power grid, and the farming character of the community.

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Gov: Washington County Board of Supervisors

I was chatting with a friend whose relative in the Waterford area has sold their land to help enable a data center to be built. The hoarders of internet information have finally found us. I understand why people sell out. I mean they can set themselves up financially for the rest of their lives. Not [&#8230;]