We, the undersigned citizens and supporters of Lexington and Davidson County, respectfully oppose the proposed large-scale data center project planned for our community.

 

While technology growth is important, it should never come at the expense of our health, environment, infrastructure, and quality of life.

 

We believe this project raises serious concerns that deserve transparency, public input, and independent environmental review before any approvals move forward.

 
Our Major Concerns
1. Excessive Water Usage
Large data centers require massive amounts of water to cool servers and equipment. During hot summer months, some facilities use millions of gallons of water each day.

 

This raises concerns about:

Strain on Lexington and Davidson County water resources
Increased pressure on local wells and reservoirs
Long-term drought vulnerability
Potential future water restrictions for residents and farmers
Water should prioritize families, agriculture, schools, emergency services, and local businesses — not industrial cooling systems.

 
2. Environmental & CO₂ Impact
Although data centers are often marketed as “clean technology,” they consume enormous amounts of electricity.

This can lead to:

Increased fossil fuel energy production
Higher carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions
Expansion of natural gas infrastructure
Increased industrialization of rural communities
Davidson County should not become a sacrifice zone for unchecked industrial energy demand.

 
3. Health & Air Quality Concerns
Many data centers rely on diesel backup generators that can operate during testing, outages, and emergencies.

Potential concerns include:

Air pollution
Diesel particulate exposure
Increased respiratory risks
Noise pollution from cooling systems and generators
Long-term health concerns for nearby neighborhoods
Families deserve clean air and peaceful communities.

 
4. Electrical Grid Strain
Modern data centers consume as much electricity as small cities.

Possible impacts include:

Stress on the local electrical grid
Increased utility infrastructure expansion
Greater risk of outages during peak demand
Rising electricity costs for residents and small businesses
Residents should not bear the burden of industrial-scale energy consumption.

 
5. Impact on Community Character
Lexington and Davidson County are known for:

Small-town values
Agriculture and farmland
Local businesses
Family neighborhoods
Community-focused growth
Massive industrial technology campuses could permanently alter the character and landscape of our community.

 
We Request:
Full environmental impact studies
Independent water usage analysis
Public hearings with citizen input
Transparency regarding tax incentives and infrastructure costs
Independent health and air quality assessments
Clear plans for energy sourcing and grid impacts
Protection of residential areas and natural resources
 
Our Message
Economic development should benefit the people who already live here — not place long-term environmental and infrastructure burdens on future generations.

 

Lexington deserves responsible growth, transparency, and community-first decision making.

Protect Lexington, Our Water, Our Air, and Our Future

We, the undersigned citizens and supporters of Lexington and Davidson County, respectfully oppose the proposed large-scale data center project planned for our community.

While technology growth is important, it should never come at the expense of our health, environment, infrastructure, and quality of life.

We believe this project raises serious concerns that deserve transparency, public input, and independent environmental review before any approvals move forward.

 
Our Major Concerns
1. Excessive Water Usage
Large data centers require massive amounts of water to cool servers and equipment. During hot summer months, some facilities use millions of gallons of water each day.

This raises concerns about:

Strain on Lexington and Davidson County water resources
Increased pressure on local wells and reservoirs
Long-term drought vulnerability
Potential future water restrictions for residents and farmers
Water should prioritize families, agriculture, schools, emergency services, and local businesses — not industrial cooling systems.

 
2. Environmental & CO₂ Impact
Although data centers are often marketed as “clean technology,” they consume enormous amounts of electricity.

This can lead to:

Increased fossil fuel energy production
Higher carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions
Expansion of natural gas infrastructure
Increased industrialization of rural communities
Davidson County should not become a sacrifice zone for unchecked industrial energy demand.

 
3. Health & Air Quality Concerns
Many data centers rely on diesel backup generators that can operate during testing, outages, and emergencies.

Potential concerns include:

Air pollution
Diesel particulate exposure
Increased respiratory risks
Noise pollution from cooling systems and generators
Long-term health concerns for nearby neighborhoods
Families deserve clean air and peaceful communities.

 
4. Electrical Grid Strain
Modern data centers consume as much electricity as small cities.

Possible impacts include:

Stress on the local electrical grid
Increased utility infrastructure expansion
Greater risk of outages during peak demand
Rising electricity costs for residents and small businesses
Residents should not bear the burden of industrial-scale energy consumption.

 
5. Impact on Community Character
Lexington and Davidson County are known for:

Small-town values
Agriculture and farmland
Local businesses
Family neighborhoods
Community-focused growth
Massive industrial technology campuses could permanently alter the character and landscape of our community.

 
We Request:
Full environmental impact studies
Independent water usage analysis
Public hearings with citizen input
Transparency regarding tax incentives and infrastructure costs
Independent health and air quality assessments
Clear plans for energy sourcing and grid impacts
Protection of residential areas and natural resources
 
Our Message
Economic development should benefit the people who already live here — not place long-term environmental and infrastructure burdens on future generations.

Lexington deserves responsible growth, transparency, and community-first decision making.