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Google data center project cited for stormwater violation
Google's Project Peanut data center in Chesterfield received a second environmental violation notice from Virginia's Department of Environmental Quality, dated October 30, this one citing stormwater management problems during construction. It came 31 days after a first notice on September 29.
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County Halts New Data Center Proposals While Google Projects Advance
Chesterfield County tightened zoning rules in 2026 to require conditional use permits and public hearings for new data centers, effectively halting additional proposals while three previously approved Google projects continue, with one already under construction.