Residents and officials press company on environmental and safety impacts of proposed 25-MW data center expansion in Des Moines County

At a June 23 public presentation before the Des Moines County Board, a company representative described a potential 25‑megawatt expansion

Residents, media and local officials pressed the company on cooling technology, wastewater disposal, fire/hazmat risks and possible effects on local water and electric systems

The company representative presented options for expanding operations near Middletown and answered extended questions from supervisors, reporters and residents about potential environmental and public-safety effects