We oppose data centers being approved in Spokane. Data centers can consume enormous amounts of electricity and water, strain local infrastructure, increase utility costs, create noise pollution, rely on diesel backup generators, and put additional pressure on our aquifers, our critical drinking-water source.

Spokane should not become a data center hub at the expense of residents, ratepayers, neighborhoods, and our water supply.

We urge Spokane officials, city planners, City Council, Avista, and all relevant agencies to oppose data center development in Spokane and prevent these projects from moving forward.

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We Oppose Data Centers in Spokane

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Hello,
I am writing to oppose data centers being approved in Spokane.

Data centers are massive industrial facilities that can consume enormous amounts of electricity and water, strain the power grid, increase utility costs, create noise pollution, rely on diesel backup generators, and put additional pressure on local infrastructure.

This is especially concerning because Spokane depends heavily on our aquifers for drinking water. Residents should not be expected to accept increased electric demand, potential water strain, noise pollution, diesel emissions, aquifer risk, or public infrastructure costs for private data center development.

I urge Spokane officials, city planners, City Council, Avista, and all relevant agencies to act now and prevent data centers from moving forward in Spokane.

Please protect Spokane’s water supply, power grid, neighborhoods, and residents.

Thank you.

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/jun/03/avista-working-with-developer-to-provide-massive-a/

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