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Community Concerns — 3/8
Noise
The Claim
Residents will experience 24/7 jet engine hum replacing the quiet peace of West Texas.
Why People Believe It
Data centers run continuously with diesel generators and cooling equipment.
What San Angelo Documents Say
The draft zoning ordinance sets a maximum sound level of 60 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime at the property line, requires formal sound studies and traffic analysis, and imposes lighting and spillover controls.
Supporting Evidence
- ✓Sound limits: 60 dBA daytime, 55 dBA nighttime
- ✓200-foot residential setback with buffer zone
- ✓Pre-approval sound modeling required
- ✓Post-development sound studies required
What Remains Unknown
- ?Actual noise levels during peak operation
- ?Effectiveness of mitigation measures
- ?Cumulative impact with other industrial sources
What to Monitor & Enforce
- →Pre-construction sound study results
- →Post-construction compliance audits
- →Resident complaint tracking and response
- →Equipment upgrade impacts on noise levels