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✍ Sign the Prince William Petition →Citizen Advocacy · Prince William County, Virginia
It Is Time to PAUSE to PLAN — Because Currently There Is NO PLAN
Unplanned data center sprawl is threatening our watershed, our air, and our utility bills. Demand a 12-month deferral now.
Petition Signatures
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The Scale of the Problem
By the Numbers
Data centers proposed or approved in PWC
Of Occoquan Reservoir watershed at risk
Projected Dominion Energy rate increases
Cumulative impact studies completed for all data centers
Why This Matters
The Issues Affecting Our Community
Watershed & Water Supply
Data centers consume millions of gallons of water daily, threatening the Occoquan Reservoir — the primary drinking water source for over 2 million Northern Virginians.
Air Quality
Diesel backup generators run for hours during testing and outages, releasing NOx and particulate matter into communities already burdened by traffic pollution.
Utility Rates
Dominion Energy is seeking rate increases of 30% or more, driven in large part by the enormous energy demands of data center operations.
Grid Reliability
The surge in power demand from data centers strains the regional grid, increasing the risk of rolling blackouts for homes and businesses.
Land Use & Character
Industrial-scale facilities are being approved in areas near homes, schools, and historic sites, fundamentally altering the character of our communities.
No Cumulative Impact Study
No cumulative study of the impact of all data centers has been completed. Each application is reviewed in isolation, with no accounting for the combined effect on water, air, grid, or community.
Share Your Experience
How Are Data Centers Affecting You?
Tell us how data center development is impacting your life — your water, your air, your bills, your neighborhood. Your story matters.
Sample Questions
I am personally impacted by a data center in operation
I am concerned about air quality from diesel generators
I am concerned about the Occoquan Reservoir
I am concerned about my rising utility bills
I am concerned about the rising risk of blackouts
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Broader Movement
Join the Broader Movement
We are not alone. Communities across Virginia and the country are demanding accountability. CCAN Action Fund is leading the push for a statewide moratorium on new data center approvals across Virginia — add your voice to that effort too.
Official County Record
PWC Sustainability Commission Recommendations
The Prince William County Sustainability Commission issued formal recommendations for a strategic framework to mitigate data center impacts and advance the County's Clean Energy and Sustainability Master Plan (CESMP) goals — Resolution No. 26-017.
Key Findings
Recommends a strategic framework to mitigate data center impacts on the county
Addresses alignment with Clean Energy and Sustainability Master Plan (CESMP) goals
Issued as Resolution No. 26-017 by the PWC Sustainability Commission
Published September 2026 — an official county government document
Make Your Voice Heard
Your Signature Matters
This petition will be delivered to the Prince William County Board of County Supervisors. Every name strengthens the case for a 12-month deferral of all new data center applications.