You Are Entirely Unprepared for the Noise This Data Center Constantly Blasts at Neighbors’ Homes

Residents near a 30-megawatt data center in Dowagiac, Michigan, say the facility’s cooling system emits a constant high-pitched noise.

New audio and earlier measurements put the sound at around 60 decibels in a nearby yard, with neighbors saying it is audible day and night.

The noise has disrupted homes and daily routines, prompting a lawsuit over excessive noise.

The case underscores how data center infrastructure can create major quality-of-life impacts and legal disputes for nearby communities.