Pasco puts brakes on data center boom, studies impact on city resources

Pasco city council enacted a six-month moratorium on new data center permits to study how hyperscale computing facilities impact the city's electrical grid, water supply, and resident quality of life. The moratorium will last until January 2027 with possible extensions and will guide new regulations balancing economic benefits with infrastructure constraints.

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