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Residents of Boardman, Oregon, are alleging that nearby data centers, particularly Amazon's facility, are exacerbating nitrate contamination in groundwater, which poses serious health risks. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against agribusiness and Amazon, citing links between wastewater from the data centers and health issues like cancer and respiratory problems. Local residents are calling for accountability and better water safety measures amid rising electricity costs and environmental concerns associated with these facilities.