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Ellis County · Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex

Data Centers in Midlothian, Texas

Midlothian's industrial corridor is drawing water-intensive data centers, raising concerns about aquifer drawdown and emissions for nearby property owners.

County
Ellis County
Region
Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex
Aquifer at risk
Trinity Aquifer

The harms we're watching here

Stolen Water
Poisoned Air
Ruined Property Value

Coverage for Midlothian

Poisoned Air

Diesel Generators and Neighborhood Air: The Midlothian Question

Data centers run large diesel backup generators for testing and grid events. Near Midlothian's industrial corridor, that raises real air-quality questions for residents.

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Stolen Water

Midlothian Data Center Water Use: The Strain on Ellis County's Supply

Midlothian's heavy-industry corridor is drawing water-thirsty data centers. Here's what that could mean for the Trinity Aquifer and local water supply.

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