Roland S. Martin
April 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Disgusting NC Bill Lets White Counties Seize Water From Black Counties
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Key Takeaways
- 1North Carolina is facing a historic drought that has raised serious concerns about the establishment of data centers across the state.
- 2The legislation in question is Senate Bill 214, particularly section five, which Mayor Mondale Robinson of Enfield, North Carolina describes as a d...
- 3"They could condemn any property in these other counties without the consent or approval of elected officials in said counties.
- 4What makes this situation particularly egregious is the broader context of how this legislation came to be.
- 5The timing is critical.
Overview
North Carolina is facing a historic drought that has raised serious concerns about the establishment of data centers across the state. These massive facilities require enormous amounts of water to cool their servers, with estimates suggesting a single data center could consume up to 2.5 million gallons of water each day. In response to these water demands, a controversial local bill is being considered that would allow predominantly white counties to draw water from predominantly black counties to address water shortages.
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