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News ClipKSDK·Franklin County, MO

'No turning back': Neighbors and ecologist warn proposed data centers threaten Meramec River

Residents and an ecologist in Franklin County, Missouri are raising significant concerns about two proposed data centers near the Meramec River. They warn about potential water contamination from PFAS chemicals, excessive water consumption, and thermal pollution, which could harm the river's ecosystem and drinking water for hundreds of thousands of people downstream. The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Commission is set to make a decision or defer on April 21.

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4/1/2026

News ClipKSDK·Franklin County, MO

All night zoning meeting in Franklin County lasts almost 11 hours

An 11-hour Franklin County, Missouri, planning and zoning meeting saw hundreds of residents voice concerns over proposed data center projects by Beltline and Provident. Opponents raised issues regarding transparency, environmental impacts near the Meramec River, and quality of life. The commission tabled the rezoning decision for agricultural land, indicating the opposition is ongoing.

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3/18/2026