Indiana IDEM Reviews Water Quality Permit for Google's Data Center Expansion in Fort Wayne
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is reviewing a water quality permit for Google's Project Zodiac Phase 3 expansion in Fort Wayne. This phase includes three new data center buildings on an 858-acre site, with construction expected to begin in 2027 and full completion by 2030. The expansion will impact nearby waterways and wetlands, including relocating segments of Adams Ditch. Proposed mitigation measures include constructing new stream channels and restoring disturbed areas. Public comments on the proposal are accepted until April 3, 2026.

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is reviewing a water quality permit application for Google's Project Zodiac Phase 3 expansion in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This phase plans to add three new data center buildings on a 858-acre site, with construction anticipated to start in 2027 and completion by 2030.
The project will affect local waterways, including relocating 3,415 feet of Adams Ditch. Mitigation efforts will include creating new stream channels and restoring impacted wetlands. IDEM is accepting public comments on the proposal until April 3, 2026, focusing on water quality impacts before making a certification decision.




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