Meta data center allegedly muddies Georgia town's drinking water, investigation underway — EPA promises immediate investigation after congresswoman brings dirty jars of water to hearing
A Meta data center in Morgan County, Georgia, is allegedly causing the local drinking water to become muddy. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raised concerns during a congressional hearing, showing jars of dirty water to the EPA. The agency has promised to investigate the situation and its impact on water quality.
- ▪The drinking water in Morgan County has turned turbid following the construction of a Meta data center.
- ▪Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez presented dirty water samples to the EPA during a congressional hearing.
- ▪The EPA has committed to investigating the water quality issues in the area.
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Tech Industry Big Tech Meta data center allegedly muddies Georgia town's drinking water, investigation underway — EPA promises immediate investigation after congresswoman brings dirty jars of water to hearing News By Jowi Morales published 22 May 2026 Muddy water is coming out of Morgan County taps. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: JerzyGórecki/Pixabay) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A Meta data center project is reportedly causing issues in Morgan County, Georgia, where the community’s water supply has turned turbid right after it was…
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