Homeowner’s yard floods again near Nscale data center site
A homeowner in Mason County, West Virginia, experienced a second flood on their property due to runoff from a nearby Nscale data center construction site. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is investigating the incident after previously finding Nscale in violation of its stormwater permit. The family reports this is the fourth neighborhood flood since construction began, raising concerns about local government support.
A Mason County, West Virginia homeowner, Randy Frame, reported a second instance of flooding on his property, attributing the runoff to the adjacent Nscale data center construction site. The family woke to about a foot of water in their backyard following extreme rainfall, which also left mud and debris. They stated that a flood protection fence, installed by Nscale after previous flooding, broke during the latest event.
Nscale acknowledged that the Monarch Compute Campus experienced extreme rainfall and that water reached a neighboring yard, but stated no water entered the home. They confirmed contact with the homeowners and offered assistance to local officials for broader cleanup efforts. In July, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) had found Nscale in violation of its stormwater permit following earlier flooding. The WVDEP was notified of the latest incident, is assessing the site conditions, and will determine necessary corrective actions and potential enforcement.