Michigan Mining Farm Noise Threatens Schoolchildren's Health
Date: 2025-07-08 Author: Oliver Abernathy Categories: IN WORLD
Superintendent Susie Schlehuber points out that the noise from the mining equipment not only drowns out the sounds of nature, but also poses a health risk to children.
Schlehuber says students complain about the constant hum every day and ask when it will stop. It is especially hard for children with special educational needs, who sometimes have to cover their ears to block out the annoying noise.
Noise pollution, according to the school, reaches 70-75 decibels. This is roughly equivalent to the sound of a vacuum cleaner or washing machine on full blast, which can cause hearing problems if exposed for long periods of time. The main source of the loud hum is the massive fans that cool the equipment and prevent the miners from overheating. The school tried to contact the administration of the mining center, but none of their requests were satisfied.
According to the property registry, the owner of the land where the data center is located is listed as Michael Carbonara, who also heads the fintech company Ibanera. The facility is supplied with electricity by the Cloverland cooperative, which said it has no right to refuse any customer, regardless of whether their operations create inconvenience for neighbors.
The situation in Michigan is not the only example of conflict between mining companies and local residents. Last year, Texas residents filed a class action lawsuit against Marathon Digital, accusing the company of deteriorating health due to the constant noise from specialized ASIC devices. Earlier, a similar story happened in Tennessee, where the loud hum of the mining company BrightRidge equipment caused complaints and discontent.
While school officials hope that the farm owners will listen to their requests and meet them halfway, the situation remains unresolved. Parents and teachers fear that if the noise is not limited or redirected, the children's health will be at serious risk.
With cryptocurrency mining increasingly demanding resources and capacity, the impact of such enterprises on local communities is becoming increasingly pressing. For small communities where educational institutions are located in close proximity to industrial facilities, such conflicts could become grounds for new lawsuits and demands for stricter regulation of the industry.
