Data center concerns have residents asking Allegheny County to step in, but its power may be limited
Residents in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, are raising concerns about the environmental and economic impacts of data centers, urging the county to implement safeguards. While the county is developing a non-binding model zoning ordinance, its regulatory authority over issues like water and electricity use is limited. A specific data center project in Springdale Borough was approved despite opposition, prompting advocates to seek broader county-level regulation.

