Saline River at center of permit request tied to Oracle, OpenAI data center in Saline Township

Oracle and OpenAI have requested a permit from Michigan's EGLE to discharge treated wastewater into the Saline River from their Saline Township data center. Local residents, including Sarah and Jacob Brabbs, express concerns about potential environmental and health risks, while EGLE emphasizes that discharges must meet strict standards. The public comment period for the permit ends on August 24.