1. United States
2. Md.
3. Letter

Investigate Data Center Water Contamination and Pass Protective Legislation Launch a formal investigation into water contamination caused by data center construction and pass legislation that protects residential water supplies from this industry. Over 7,300 people have already reported concerns about data centers in their communities, with 4,377 mapped incidents covering active construction sites, proposals, and operational facilities. A resident in Louisa, Virginia recently photographed discolored tap water coming directly from a well across the street from a data center under construction. This is not an isolated case. The mechanics of harm are well documented. Excavation near residential wells introduces sediments, chemicals, and pathogens into groundwater. Construction runoff pollutes local water sources. Heavy machinery vibrations crack well casings. Nearby digging disrupts local hydrology entirely. On top of that, these facilities consume millions of gallons of water daily, strain local power grids, and drive up electricity bills for the very residents bearing the environmental costs. Communities are absorbing the damage while corporations pocket the profits. Constituents need mandatory pre-construction water testing, enforceable contamination standards specific to data center sites, and real liability for companies that poison local wells. The scale of this problem is growing fast alongside AI infrastructure expansion. Act now before more families turn on their taps and find something wrong.