Brockovich AI Data Center Reporting- Community Awareness Initiative | Your voice matters. Report. Engage. Protect. ... Key Concerns with AI Data Centers USA "When residents and councils want time to study the impact before approving more data centers, they're enacting temporary pauses. These moratoriums vary in duration and scope, but they share a goal: don't let the buildout get ahead of the planning."

 

AI Data Centers &
Our Communities

An initiative by Erin  ·  Environmental Advocate

"The RACE to build AI infrastructures is unfolding town by town across America. In some places, data centers are welcomed. In others, they are delayed, contested or abandoned altogether. This MAP captures the real-world footprint of that race — revealing patterns of growth, conflict and uncertainty.

I am watching as YOU, the communities show up and speak out. In the famous words of Mark Twain … “The secret of getting ahead is getting started,” so let’s go!

— Erin"  https://www.brockovichdatacenter.com/index.html

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Energy Consumption

High energy usage contributes to significant environmental impact and escalating costs for surrounding communities.

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Water Usage

Cooling systems often require substantial water resources, straining local water supplies and ecosystems.

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E-Waste

Frequent hardware upgrades and replacements generate significant volumes of electronic waste.

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Location Risks

Natural disasters, flooding, or geopolitical instability can disrupt operations and impact local infrastructure.

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Scalability & Efficiency

Growing demand strains local resources and infrastructure, often outpacing community planning capacity.

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Noise

Constant humming from cooling systems, generators, and substations can disrupt sleep, daily life, and wildlife in surrounding neighborhoods.

These challenges highlight the need for sustainable, secure, and efficient AI data center practices. If you would like to learn more, please follow our webpage and feel free to report any issues to me. Self-reporting is the best way we can get this information out to the public!

AI Data Centers Across the United States

A map of major AI data centers in the U.S. that are either operational or under construction, overlaid with locations where community members have emailed in concerns. Click any marker for details.

33

Operational

built & running

53

Under Construction

announced or building

34

Proposed

in pipeline / pending approval

3674

Community Reported

locations nationwide

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Not all DATA centers are on this map

There are over 4,000 data centers operating in the U.S., many built before the AI boom. This map isn't intended to show every data center. It's focused on locations where community members are actively voicing concerns. 

https://www.brockovichdatacenter.com/index.html 

 

Communities Making a Difference

Across the U.S., residents, town councils, planning boards, and lawmakers are organizing, voting, and litigating to shape how AI data centers come to their towns. Here are concrete examples of that work — drawn from the 2,971+ reports Erin has received from 49 states, and from coverage by reputable news outlets.

15+

Moratoria & Pauses

passed at the local, county, or state level

 

66%

Voter Approval

for Port Washington's nation-first referendum

 

4

Council Members Ousted

in Festus, MO after a data center vote

 

19%

Reports Citing Secrecy

of community submissions mention NDAs, secret deals, meetings, or no public voice

⏸️Moratoriums & Pausestowns and counties pressing the brakes

When residents and councils want time to study the impact before approving more data centers, they're enacting temporary pauses. These moratoriums vary in duration and scope, but they share a goal: don't let the buildout get ahead of the planning.

 https://www.brockovichdatacenter.com/community-impact.html

 

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