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A dinner discussion titled 'Data Centers in the Susquehanna River Basin - Let's Talk Water Usage' will be held on January 14, 2026, to address concerns over water usage from proposed data centers, with insights from Andrew Dehoff of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission. Proposals indicate that a single AI hyperscale data center could consume millions of gallons of water daily, potentially impacting local infrastructure and ecosystems.

Additionally, State Rep. Jamie Walsh has introduced a legislative package aimed at regulating data center expansion in Pennsylvania, focusing on construction transparency and community input.