The Brief
- Environmental groups and planners say data centers are unlikely to lower Lake Michigan levels directly, but growing demand could strain Illinois’ limited water allocation.
- Residents, farmers and advocates are raising concerns about groundwater depletion, outdated water laws and the rapid expansion of large-scale data centers across the region.
- Joliet officials say a planned 795-acre data center campus would use about 1% of the city’s daily Lake Michigan water allotment and rely on closed-loop cooling systems.
CHICAGO – Rising utility bills and increased noise aren’t the only concerns surrounding data centers. They’re also making headlines over fears they could contribute to lower water levels in Lake Michigan.
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As our series on data centers across Chicagoland continues, FOX Chicago’s Bret Buganski takes a closer look to get to the bottom of those concerns.…