Tompkins County Legislature Calls on NYSDEC to Reject Water Permit for AI Data Center
The Tompkins County Legislature has passed a resolution urging the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to reject a water withdrawal permit for an AI data center proposed by Cayuga Operating Company at the former Milliken Station in Lansing. The permit seeks over one million gallons of water per day from Cayuga Lake, prompting calls for a new application and a comprehensive environmental review due to concerns from environmentalists and local residents. The resolution was approved with a vote of 12 in favor, 1 against, and 1 recusal.
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The Tompkins County Legislature passed a resolution urging the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to reject a water withdrawal permit from Cayuga Operating Company for a proposed AI data center at the former Milliken Station in Lansing. The permit requests over one million gallons of water per day from Cayuga Lake.
The resolution demands a new application and a full environmental review, reflecting concerns from environmentalists and community members. The vote resulted in 12 in favor, 1 against, and 1 recusal.
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