Water, air, noise, light, stormwater, groundwater, wildlife, generators, batteries and emergency response should be evaluated with the same seriousness as land use and electricity.
What the record should show: cooling technology, average and peak demand, annual gallons or acre-feet, source, water rights, recycling, drought plan, mains, pumps and storage.
Fifth-grade version: How much water does it need, where does that water come from, and what happens in a dry year?
What the record should show: expected flows, receiving system, treatment capacity, agreements, expansion requirements and cost allocation.
Fifth-grade version: Where does the used water go, can the system handle it, and who pays if it needs to grow?
What the record should show: generator count and rating, fuel, testing schedule, run hours, storage, emissions modeling, permits and spill prevention.
Fifth-grade version: How many engines are there, how often do they run, what do they burn, and what comes out?
What the record should show: baseline sound, modeled day/night levels, tonal and low-frequency analysis, fans, chillers, transformers, generators, testing and enforcement standards.
Fifth-grade version: What will neighbors hear at night, and who checks it after the buildings are running?
What the record should show: photometric plan, fixture height, lumens, color temperature, shielding, boundary levels, overnight lighting and glare.
Fifth-grade version: How bright will the site be after dark, and how much light leaves the property?
What the record should show: impervious area, detention, water quality, drainage routes, groundwater, wetlands, soil and construction dust controls.
Fifth-grade version: When rain hits acres of roofs and pavement, where does that water go?
What the record should show: habitat review, wetlands, species constraints, construction footprint, fencing, lighting effects and mitigation requirements.
Fifth-grade version: What lives there now, what changes, and what protections are required?
What the record should show: fire flow, battery chemistry and capacity, thermal-runaway planning, fuel, hazardous materials, emergency access, specialized training and equipment.
Fifth-grade version: If something catches fire or fails, who responds and do they have what they need?
Email datacenteraccountability@pm.me. Please identify the source, agency, date and why you think it matters.