As construction continues on a new data center in Lima, local leaders are addressing community concerns about its impact on utilities and the environment. Officials say careful planning ensures resources are protected while positioning the region for growth in the high-tech sector.
With little significant rainfall predicted in the near future, the City of Lima says it is well-prepared to handle ongoing dry conditions.
A new data center is set to be built on the northeast side of Van Wert, according to Brent Stevens, Executive Director of the Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation. The approximately 220-acre facility will be located on the northern end of the city's “Mega Site,” north of U.S. Route 30 between Stripe Road and Mendon Road.
Lima residents can expect their monthly water bills to increase over the next 3 years. Monday night at Lima City Council, council members approved legislation to raise monthly water charges of potable and non-potable water. For the minimum user who uses less than 300 cubic feet of water per month, monthly water rates will increase 49 cents in 2025, 52 cents in 2026, and 53 cents in 2027. The average user will see a $1 monthly increase each year from 2025 through 2027. Following council, we talked with Utilities Director, Mike Caprella, about why it is necessary for these changes to occur.
