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West Virginia's Water at Risk | Charleston News
Ten data center projects are set to transform West Virginia, but at what cost to its water? With lawmakers fast-tracking development and stripping local zoning control, communities fear being left out of critical decisions about massive water usage—some facilities could drink up five million gallons daily. Environmental advocates are demanding transparency and community input, especially as residents in areas like Mingo County already battle unsafe drinking water. The push isn’t to halt progress, but to ensure locals aren’t sidelined while companies prioritize cooling efficiency over public…
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