Say no to AI Data Center

Nothing good comes from it.

1. Water usage

AI data centers can use millions of gallons of water per day for cooling.

This can:

• Stress local aquifers

• Compete with residential & agricultural water

• Raise long-term water costs

• Worsen drought impacts

*the drain off also affects local water quality.

1. Power grid strain

AI centers consume massive electricity.

This can:

• Increase energy prices

• Delay grid decarbonization

• Keep fossil fuel “peaker plants” running longer

• Require new transmission lines through rural areas

1. Air quality (localized)

Backup diesel generators are tested regularly.

They emit:

• Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

• Fine particulate matter (PM2.5)

This especially affects those with asthma or heart issues, but is extremely unhealthy for anyone to breath in on a constant basis.

1. Noise & land use

• Constant cooling fan noise

• Large industrial footprints

• Rezoning of farmland or residential land

1. Data centers emit massive amounts of non-ionizing electromagnetic fields (EMF)