Category: Water

Janelle Kuznia in front of the Niagara Bottling water plant in Elko New Market. Photo by Sarah Whiting

Protecting Our Wells and Groundwater in Elko New Market

Water

Janelle Kuznia • January 6, 2026

Elko New Market’s heavy groundwater pumping harms private wells, sparking resident outrage, legal options, and calls for stronger water protections over industrial water use.

DATA CENTER SERIES: The Impact on Minnesota Waters

Climate
Technology
Water

Diane Meyer • October 7, 2025

Minnesota communities warn hyperscale data centers risk overusing groundwater, bypassing transparency, and undermining local water priorities and environmental laws.