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A massive data center project in West Virginia’s Mason County is facing major setbacks after state regulators shut down construction in key drainage zones due to failing stormwater controls. The Monarch Cloud Campus, spanning over 2,000 acres and slated for completion by 2028, has repeatedly violated environmental permits, causing flooding and erosion in the nearby Meadowlands Estates neighborhood. Despite installing new controls and offering to cover property damage, residents continue to suffer runoff impacts. Monarch has also launched a voluntary buyout program for affected homeowners. The Department of Environmental Protection is enforcing strict compliance, warning of further penalties if violations persist — a stark reminder that environmental regulations won’t be ignored, even for big tech infrastructure.

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