• A description of the amount or portion of water withdrawn that will be recycled or discharged and by what means;
  • A geologic map of the area with a radius of at least one mile from the site;
  • The location of all existing and proposed wells within one (1) mile-1,000 feet of the property boundary, with a notation of the capacity of all high-yield wells, including residential and commercial wells not registered with the State of Pennsylvania;
  • The location of all surface waters, including perennial and intermittent streams, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, wetlands, springs, natural seeps, and estuaries, within one (1) mile 1,000 feet of the property boundary;
  • A determination of the effects of the proposed water supply system on the quantity and quality of water in nearby wells, surface waters, and the groundwater table;
  • A statement of the qualifications and the signature(s) of the person(s) preparing the study.
  • The applicant shall provide proof of review and approval from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission for projects proposing:
  • Water withdrawals of 100,000 gallons per day (gpd) or more over a 30-day average from any source or combination of sources within the Susquehanna River Basin; or
  • Any consumptive water use of 20,000 gpd or more over a 30-day average from any water source.
  • The applicant shall demonstrate that adequate means of wastewater disposal, including domestic wastewater and wastewater used for cooling or industrial purposes, have been provided and approved by the Sewage Enforcement Officer and/or the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
  • The applicant shall provide for review by the Zoning Housing Board, Planning Commission, Engineer, and/or other appropriate entity(ies) as applicable an Environmental Impact Statement, as outlined in Section 808, to disclose the potential environmental consequences of the proposed project. This shall include the creation and management of a Pollinator Protection Plan in accordance with the Pennsylvania Pollinator Protection Plan (P4) from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Penn State University.

I. Power Supply

  1. If the applicant proposes to connect the Data Center to the electric grid, the applicant shall provide documentation from the applicable electric service provider certifying that the necessary capacity is available, and that the electric service provider will serve the Data Center. Impacts Known impacts on electric rates or availability for other uses directly attributable to the Data Center project shall be noted. It is encouraged that the applicant attempt to avoid having peak energy demand at the sight coincide with general consumer peak energy demand when possible.
  2. Data Center Electric Utility Substations must include year-round opaque landscaping or a screen wall a minimum of eight (8) feet in height to minimize visual impact.