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Denton leaders are reviewing a possible moratorium on new data centers tied to electricity and water concerns.
Zane Boyd· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
August 6, 20261 min read
City leaders in Denton are considering a temporary moratorium affecting new data centers while they review possible rules connected to electricity and water use.
WFAA reported the proposal in a story published Aug. 5. The report said officials are weighing new regulations, but it did not describe what those rules could include.
Further details were not provided.
Zane Boyd· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
Zane Boyd writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Denton.
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