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Stillwater Homeowners Sue Google Over Pond Damage

8/23/2025

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Homeowners in Stillwater, Oklahoma, are upset about a Google data center damaging their community pond.
The Homeowners Association (HOA) has filed a lawsuit, citing fish deaths and wildlife loss due to vegetation removal.
HOA President Doris Al-Harake calls for remediation and compensation to restore the pond.
The Department of Environmental Quality has fined Google, but the HOA seeks additional measures.

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Story summary

Homeowners in Stillwater, Oklahoma, are upset about a Google data center damaging their community pond.
The Homeowners Association (HOA) has filed a lawsuit, citing fish deaths and wildlife loss due to vegetation removal.
HOA President Doris Al-Harake calls for remediation and compensation to restore the pond.
The Department of Environmental Quality has fined Google, but the HOA seeks additional measures.