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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “Families in [Morgan County, Georgia] are starting to see not…”

Featuring: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democratic | U.S. House, New York, District 14

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Rep. AOC Presses EPA Assistant Admin Kramer on Jeopardizing Clean Water by Caving to Data Centers

Published | Video Starts at 02:10

A few weeks ago, while Congress was in recess, I visited Morgan County, Georgia where Meta is building a massive data center campus. They are clear cutting forests and began having construction including explosive blasting. And Families in [Morgan County, Georgia] are starting to see not only their water pressure decreased but their appliances have all stopped working because it is decimating their water quality. They now rely on bottled water to drink and prepare meals. And nearby residents. Water bills are expected to increase by 33%. In fact, I have a jar right here. (02:10–02:26)

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Asserts that data center construction in Morgan County, Georgia, is negatively impacting water quality and pressure.

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