And the places that house data are called data centers. Many residents may say they do not yet know enough about data centers to feel anything but uneasy. The dicey local debate deals with the hyperscale data centers that are being considered in Marion County. The water questionAny hyperscale data center built in Marion County will leave a mark on the local water supply. According to the independent Florida Data Centers tracker, Marion County currently scores a moderate 55 out of 100 for data-center development risk.