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Michigan's outdated water systems struggle under data center growth, amid funding shortfalls and climate pressures.
Michigan’s aging water systems, rated poorly by a 2023 report, face increasing strain from the rapid growth of data centers, raising sustainability concerns.
The state’s infrastructure, much over 50 years old, faces an annual funding gap of $860 million to $1.1 billion.
In Mason, officials are studying water and aquifer capacity to set usage standards for data centers, which must comply with environmental regulations and cover infrastructure costs.
While public concerns about contamination and overuse persist, officials say evidence does not support significant water quality risks, though land use and visual impacts remain issues.
Climate change worsens challenges with increased precipitation and overwhelmed storm sewers.
Los sistemas de agua obsoletos de Michigan luchan bajo el crecimiento de los centros de datos, en medio de la escasez de fondos y las presiones climáticas.