The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority approved a 12-month moratorium on supplying water to data centers, making it one of the first U.S. utilities to enact such a restriction. Officials cited concerns about the high water demands of cooling systems and the need to protect local supply for residential and municipal users. The ban applies to new service agreements and takes effect immediately, potentially blocking several proposed facilities in the area. The decision is expected to be watched closely by water utilities in other data center markets facing similar demand pressures.