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Lake County Approves One-Year Data Center Moratorium Amid Resource Concerns

6/29/2026

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Lake County commissioners will vote on a one-year moratorium for new data centers at the July 14 meeting, expecting unanimity.
Officials cite water and electricity consumption concerns for the pause.
Commissioner Anthony Sabatini said twelve data-center applications were filed in Florida last year, with none in Lake County.
Commissioner Kirby Smith said any future data center must use reclaimed water to meet county code.

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Lake County commissioners will vote on a one-year moratorium for new data centers at the July 14 meeting, expecting unanimity.
Officials cite water and electricity consumption concerns for the pause.
Commissioner Anthony Sabatini said twelve data-center applications were filed in Florida last year, with none in Lake County.
Commissioner Kirby Smith said any future data center must use reclaimed water to meet county code.