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Residents in Andale and Colwich, Kansas, are expressing concerns about a potential data center project adjacent to homes and farmland, despite no formal application being filed with Sedgwick County. Local residents first became aware of the proposal after Labor Day 2025, following an approach from Monarch Energy to a nearby landowner.

Community members worry about the project's environmental impact, including water usage and power demands, given the absence of specific regulations for data centers. The proposed site spans hundreds of acres between 183rd and 199th Streets, along the half-mile line to 215th Street.

Residents have raised issues such as pollution—water, air, noise, and light—and health concerns associated with living near data centers. Sedgwick County officials have confirmed that no application is currently on file and cannot comment further. Neighbors intend to engage with county leaders for updates.