As data centers continue to be a regional and national hot-button issue over their use of resources compared to the benefits they can provide to residents, Brentwood leaders are looking for ways to ban such facilities from coming to their city. In a joint request, Councilmembers Faye Maloney and Jovita Mendoza are seeking to place on a future agenda an ordinance that would prohibit the “establishment, construction, expansion, or operation of any new data center facilities” within the city’s limits, said Maloney. … Aside from potential water, noise, and environmental impacts, Mendoza said there should be better use of land to generate more jobs for residents.

Other data center water use news:

• The Nevada Independent (Las Vegas): Nevada’s largest county to consider data center regulations — but likely not a moratorium
• The Arizona Republic (Phoenix): Chandler mayoral candidates spar over data centers in Republic debate