Arizona Voters Oppose Data Centers Over Water Concerns
ReviewedArizona
Study Details
- Pollster
- OH Predictive Insights
- Sponsor
- Arizona Republic
- Sponsor Category
- Media
- Field Dates
- Aug 25, 2025 – Sep 1, 2025
- Published
- Sep 20, 2025
- Geography
- Arizona
- Sample Size
- n=800
- Margin of Error
- +/- 3.5%
- Mode
- online
- Population
- Arizona registered voters
Questions (3)
Q1. Should Arizona limit data center water consumption in drought-prone areas?
Support/OpposeWaterRegulation
Yes, limit72%
No18%
Unsure10%
Crosstabs
Republicans
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Limit | 65% |
Democrats
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Limit | 82% |
Independents
| Response | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Limit | 71% |
Q2. Do you support or oppose data centers being built in the Phoenix metro area?
Support/OpposeCommunity ImpactZoning
Support35%
Oppose50%
Unsure15%
Q3. What is your top concern about data centers in Arizona?
ConcernWaterEnergyCommunity Impact
Water usage52%
Electricity costs25%
Noise/visual impact12%
No concerns11%