Proposed Page Data Center Raises Water Concerns for Residents and Navajo Nation
A proposed data center on 500 acres in Page is facing strong opposition from residents and nearby Navajo Nation communities, who are concerned about water availability. The project still requires zoning changes and a general plan amendment, with a public meeting scheduled for Oct. 28 and a final vote expected in 2027.
A proposed data center on approximately 500 acres in Page, Arizona, is drawing opposition from local residents and communities within the Navajo Nation. Page City Council member Tom Prellor said public sentiment is overwhelmingly against the project, while Lechee Chapter Manager Renee Tsosie said water availability is the community’s primary concern amid existing water access problems.
The property was sold by the Page City Council to a private developer, but the project has not received final approval. It still requires rezoning and a general plan amendment before a formal vote, which is expected in 2027. Residents will have an opportunity to comment at a public meeting scheduled for Oct. 28, while opponents have also organized protests and a petition seeking to halt the project.