Walker County Weighs Data Center Rules | Chattanooga News

Walker County’s data center oversight group is racing to strike a balance between tech growth and community protection, after a survey revealed nearly half of residents fear rising bills, farmland loss, and noise pollution. The committee’s latest proposals include zoning restrictions to industrial parks, mandatory impact studies on resources and property values, noise limits, emergency-only generator use, and buffer zones. They’re also pushing for closed-loop water systems to cut down on fresh water use — all while meeting biweekly to keep pace with the fast-evolving debate. No outright ban in sight, but smart regulations are shaping up to safeguard both environment and neighbors. Next up: September 24th. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d20f248e5ae1549