Data Center Near Akron?

Editor, Times-Union:
Rumors are currently strong around the Akron area, there have been recent talks that a data center is being planned very close to the west of downtown Akron. There was a recent anonymous post on the Akron Community page where the current projected location is set to be between the locations of 1000 east and 1075 east, just north of State Road 14.
If the community doesn't stand strong against the data center it could cause of effects to everyone within a 2 to 5 mile range. A data center will sell themselves to electric companies as they will save customers money but in the long run that will not be the case. You can do research and see eventually that countywide people will take the burden of paying for the electric and damage data centers cost. Electric companies will be forced to have all customers pick up the slack of the high cost.
You can also count on in the future of having to dig a new well for your home if you live in close proximity of the center.
Cost is obviously a concern when it comes to data centers, considering it's already not cheap to live but you will have more to worry about.
Within a few miles you can count on a constant noise of machinery humming. Also you can say goodbye to wildlife in the surrounding areas of the center. I know how abundant wildlife is in the area of the suspected locations, so much will be displaced and killed due to the build.
Local neighbors can say goodbye to starry nights since they will be flooded with ambient light given off by the centers security flood lights. With a Google search you will find, data centers have significant bad side effects, primarily stemming from their massive consumption of energy and water, which impacts the environment, public health, local utilities, and communities.
Key negative impacts:
Air pollution and emissions: The majority of data centers rely on electricity generated from fossil fuels. They also use large diesel generators for backup power, which release hazardous pollutants like nitrogen oxides into the air during testing and outages. These pollutants are linked to various health issues, including respiratory infections, asthma, lung cancer, heart attacks, and premature death.
Greenhouse gas emissions: The energy demand contributes significantly to global GHG emissions.
Water depletion: Cooling systems in data centers require billions of gallons of water annually, often drawn from local drinking water supplies. This can strain local water resources.
E-waste: The rapid upgrade cycle of hardware (typically every 3-5 years) results in large quantities of electronic waste, which can release hazardous materials like lead and mercury into the environment.
Strained energy grids and higher bills: The immense energy demand puts pressure on local power grids. The cost of necessary infrastructure upgrades and the extra energy demand are often passed on to residents through higher utility rates.
Noise pollution: The constant hum of servers, cooling fans, and generators creates significant and persistent noise pollution and affect local wildlife.
• Land use: Data centers occupy vast amounts of land.
James Zimmerman
Akron, via email