PETITION TO THE GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS, PLANNING COMMISSION, MIFFLIN COUNTY OFFICIALS, AND STATE REPRESENTATIVES

We, the undersigned residents, taxpayers, property owners, and supporters of Granville Township, respectfully petition our local and state officials to oppose, restrict, delay, or deny approval of any large-scale commercial data center development within the township unless and until the public’s health, safety, infrastructure, environment, and quality of life can be fully protected.

Why We Are Concerned
Large-scale data centers can place enormous demands on rural communities and infrastructure. Residents deserve transparency, accountability, and protection before any approvals are granted.

We are especially concerned about:

Water Usage & Supply
Massive water consumption for cooling systems

Potential strain on local reservoirs, wells, and municipal water supplies

Risks during drought conditions or conservation periods

Long-term impacts on residential water access and rates

Electrical Grid & Energy Demand
Increased strain on the regional electric grid

Risk of higher utility costs for residents

Potential need for new substations, transmission lines, or backup power facilities

Concerns over diesel generator emissions and noise

Sewer & Stormwater Capacity
Whether existing sewer systems can support industrial-scale development

Potential stormwater runoff and flooding impacts

Costs that could eventually fall on taxpayers

Noise, Air, & Quality of Life
Continuous noise from cooling systems and generators

Light pollution affecting nearby homes and farms

Decline in rural character and peaceful living conditions

Potential health impacts from emissions and industrial operations

Roads, Traffic, & Infrastructure
Heavy truck traffic during construction and operation

Damage to township roads and bridges

Increased public safety concerns

Transparency & Public Input
Residents deserve full disclosure of all agreements, incentives, studies, and permits

The community must have meaningful opportunities for public hearings and comment

Officials should not approve major industrial projects without independent impact studies

We Therefore Request That Granville Township Officials:
Place an immediate moratorium on approval of large-scale data center projects until independent studies are completed.

Require independent environmental, water, sewer, traffic, and energy impact studies paid for by the developer but selected independently of the developer.

Require full public transparency regarding:

Water demand projections

Sewer capacity analysis

Energy consumption estimates

Tax incentives or abatements

Emergency management plans

Environmental impacts

Update township zoning ordinances to:

Restrict heavy industrial data center development near residential and agricultural areas

Establish strict noise, lighting, water-use, and generator regulations

Protect farmland and rural community character

Ensure no taxpayer funds are used to subsidize infrastructure upgrades that primarily benefit private corporations.

Require multiple public hearings before any approvals are granted.

Prioritize the long-term health, safety, property values, environment, and welfare of township residents over corporate interests.

Statement of Community Values
Granville Township is a rural community built on agriculture, neighborhoods, small businesses, and families — not industrial-scale infrastructure projects that could permanently alter our way of life.

We ask our elected officials to act cautiously, transparently, and in the best interests of current and future residents.

SIGNATURES
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