Data Center Water Services Paused in Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority approved 12-month moratorium on water services to data centers.
Moratorium in effect until April 22, 2026, pending studies.
Supervisor Brenda Stumbo cited limited utility capacity.
Proactive water demand management needed.
Proposed projects include $1.2-billion University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Lab data center.
Another $1-billion Thor Equities data center in Augusta Township.
Some residents and councilmember supported the moratorium.
Resident Wendy Albers noted the moratorium allows time for due diligence.
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