Question 1

What happens if construction or operation of the data center impacts my drinking water?

Accepted Answer

Protecting local drinking water is a priority. Any water-related systems associated with the data center would be designed, constructed, and operated in compliance with applicable Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) requirements and local regulations. Before construction, required permits and approvals would address issues such as water sourcing, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and groundwater protection. During construction and operation, these systems are subject to inspection, monitoring, and enforcement by the appropriate regulatory agencies. If a verified impact on drinking water were identified and determined to be associated with project activities, the responsible party would be required to take corrective action in accordance with Pennsylvania law, which may include investigation, mitigation, remediation, and coordination with regulators to protect affected water supplies. Residents with specific concerns about wells or water systems would also have access to existing state and local processes for reporting and investigating potential impacts.

Question 2

What happens if all my well water is taken?

Accepted Answer

Water use is heavily regulated in Pennsylvania. If a permitted activity were ever shown to impair a private well, state law provides processes for investigation and corrective action, including restoration or replacement of the water supply.

COMMON CONCERNS

Will the community see any economic relief from this project?

Will I be able to see the data center?

What will the impact be on residents’ water?

How will this project affect the local electricity costs and reliability?

Snapshot

Will the entire property be developed?

Will this project ease Carbon County’s budget pressures?

Who is behind this project?

Community Impact

What about the noise generated from a data center?

How does the project affect local taxes?

How will this project affect property values?

How close is this going to be to my backyard?

Will there be increased traffic?

What happens at the end of the project’s life?

Water

What happens if construction or operation of the data center impacts my drinking water?

What happens if all my well water is taken?

Natural Landscape and Enviorment

Will the project disturb the area’s natural beauty?

What will the project site look like?

Is there environmental pollution from a data center?

Are there environmental or health risks?

How will the project affect local wildlife and wetlands?

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