Aquifer Capacity and Consumptive Use Regulation

Asked whether the county can legally ban specific sizes of data centers, noting that different facility scales use drastically different amounts of power and water.

Requested that the board expand the committee workshop criteria to include independent technical experts and citizen representatives.

Expressed shock at exponential local growth and voiced anxiety over dropping water levels and declining tree health in the area.

Noted that half of Nassau County residents rely on private shallow wells and urged the committee to mandate strict zoning, noise buffers, and water controls.

Noted that aquifers cross county and state boundaries, urging the committee to examine how frequently water management districts approve large consumptive use permits.