New Jersey Neighbors Sue Over Humming Noise From Data Center
New Jersey Neighbors Sue Over Humming Noise From Data Center
Publish Date: 2026-05-29 14:47:00
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- Residents near Cumberland County’s AI data center claim constant humming noise disrupts their lives, causing sleep interference, anxiety, and decreased property values.
- Scott Montgomery and Michael Gentile have filed a class-action lawsuit against DataOne USA, citing the persistent industrial noise resembling a hovering helicopter and loud fans.
- The lawsuit argues that the noise disturbance affects over 1,013 nearby households and was exacerbated by the facility’s inadequate sound barriers.
- The Cumberland County Department of Health issued a noise violation notice due to decibel levels exceeding limits during nighttime.
- The massive AI data center, operated by Nebius Group and partially constructed by DataOne, is expected to be one of the largest on the East Coast, utilizing significant electricity and water resources once operational.
- Noise complaints from data centers are widespread, with similar issues reported in Northern Virginia and New Jersey, leading to proposals for industry regulations to mitigate noise and other environmental concerns.
