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- 1Dubuque County weighs health risks of data center noise▼How loud is too loud? Dubuque County weighs health risks of data center hum
Officials in Dubuque County, Iowa, are examining whether the constant hum from data centers could pose health risks to nearby residents, asking how much noise is too much. The debate touches on low-frequency sound, sleep disruption and where large facilities should be allowed to operate in the county.