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Are data centers actually noisy, and is this bad for our health? (opens in a new tab)

medicalxpress.com · 2026-09-17

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Claim 1 of 5Not checkedThere is currently very little data linking environmental noise from data centers to health effects, and the article says we cannot assume U.S. and Australian industrial-noise limits are the same.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 5Not checkedData centers typically produce a low-frequency hum from air-handling units, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and backup generators, and some of these sources can produce noise above 85 dBA within the facility.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 5Not checkedNoise from data centers is said to be reduced by barriers, distance, and other mitigation measures so it can meet compliance limits in surrounding areas, including residential nighttime limits of about 35–40 dBA in Australia.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 5Not checkedThe article says that when it comes to data centers, researchers do not yet have studies identifying any health effects from the noise.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 5 of 5Not checkedThe bottom line presented is that Australia’s data-center noise limits are broadly in agreement with WHO guidelines and that there is no contrary evidence showing data center noise affects health.View evidenceHide evidence

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Community Responses to Changes in Perceptions and Annoyance with Noise and Shadow Flickering: A Longitudinal Study

Renewable Energy Focus · 2025 · Crossref

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