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Data center expansion raises water and power concerns

Water availability and electricity capacity are central concerns in discussions over data center zoning.

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Unmanaged growth could strain local utilities and complicate critical infrastructure planning.

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  1. Water, power concerns dominate data center zoning discussion ↗omakchronicle.com · Recorded source date: Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
  2. Mainers tell advisory council they're concerned about data centers — and the risk of missing out ↗bangordailynews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 PM UTC

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