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New polling shows concerns about water, data centers weigh heavily on Utah voters

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ABC 4 · Sep 23, 2026

New polling shows concerns about water, data centers weigh heavily on Utah voters

— New polling shows that 89% of Utah voters are concerned about the impact of growth and development on the state’s water supply, with 60% opposing large-scale data centers due to water use, electricity demand, and…

KSL's Inside Sources · Sep 23, 2026

New polling shows what Utahns don’t like about proposed data centers

— New polling from the Deseret News and Hinckley Institute of Politics shows a majority of Utahns oppose proposed data centers in their communities, with concerns voiced across multiple counties including Box Elder…

KSL · Sep 24, 2026

New polling reveals Utahn's opinions on data centers in their neighborhoods

— A new poll shows that 67% of Utahns prefer to keep their neighborhoods the way they are rather than placing a data center there, reflecting broader national concerns about community impact versus economic growth.