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Cameron County · South Texas

Data Centers in Harlingen, Texas

A proposed 1,800-acre data center outside Harlingen would draw millions of gallons a day of reclaimed water. The city approved a moratorium in 2026 to rework its land rules as residents raised water and power concerns.
County
Cameron County
Region
South Texas
Aquifer at risk
Gulf Coast Aquifer

The harms we're watching here

Stolen Water
Poisoned Air
Ruined Property Value

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Stolen Water

Data Centers in the Rio Grande Valley: What Harlingen and Cameron County Should Know

A deep dive into the potential water impacts of data centers in the Rio Grande Valley, focusing on Harlingen and Cameron County's unique challenges.

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