Ypsilanti water system to consider 12-month moratorium on supplying data centers

News ClipAP News·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI·4/24/2026

The Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a resolution to enact a 12-month moratorium on supplying water for data centers. This decision aims to pause new data center water hookups within the township.

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The Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees in Michigan has taken a significant step regarding data center development. The board recently gave unanimous approval to a resolution proposing a 12-month moratorium on new water service for data centers. This decision effectively pauses any new data center projects from accessing the township's water system for a year. The move signals a proactive approach by the township to address potential resource concerns related to data center operations.