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Impact of Noise from Data Centers and Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities in Your Community

Introduction

Quiet Communities, a national nonprofit, is gathering nationwide data about how noise and vibration from data centers (including AI data centers) and cryptocurrency mining facilities affects health and quality of life. This project is being conducted in collaboration with Science for Georgia, a nonprofit organization.

Please answer all questions to the best of your ability. Some questions will provide an option to provide further details.

Time: Just a few minutes to complete
Eligibility: This survey is intended for adults over the age of 18 who live near (or have lived near) a data center or cryptocurrency mining facility.
Privacy: 100% anonymous; only overall results will be shared
Responses: One per person
Results: Posted at quietcommunities.org and shared with partner groups

👉 Please also share this survey with household members or neighbors who live (or have lived) near a data center/crypto mine.

Some questions may feel sensitive, but many people value being heard.
Deadline: April 4, 2026 at 8:00 pm ET
By completing this survey, you agree your answers may be included in a summary report, but individual responses will never be shared.

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Thank you for helping make neighborhoods safer and healthier.

1.Please enter the state where you were/are exposed to noise from a data center or cryptocurrency mining operation. (Please enter the two letter abbreviation for the state).
2.How long have you lived at your residence? (If you've moved, answer for the time you lived near a data center/crypto mine)
3.Do/did you own or rent your residence?
4.What type of facility do you live near? Check all that apply.
5.How long has it been since the facility began operating?
6.How far is your residence from the nearest facility?
7.If you are a homeowner, what do you think the impact of the facility is on your property value? (If you aren't an owner, please check N/A).
Strong negative impact
Mild negative impact
No impact
Mild positive impact
Strong positive impact
N/A
8.How would you rate the impact of the facility on your general mental health?
Strong negative impact
Slight negative impact
No impact
Slight positive impact
Strong positive impact
Unsure
9.How would you rate the impact of the facility on your general physical health?
Strong negative impact
Slight negative impact
No impact
Slight positive impact
Strong positive impact
Unsure
10.Have you noticed a change in the behaviors of pets or livestock since the facility started operating? (If you don't have pets or animals, please check N/A)
Very negative change
Mild negative change
No change
Mild positive change
Very positive change
N/A
Pets, feeding
Pets, behaviors
Pets, overall health
Livestock, feeding
Livestock, mating
11.Have you noticed a change in wildlife populations nearby? (If you have no wildlife near you, please check N/A.)
A lot less wildlife
A little less wildlife
No change
A little more wildlife
A lot more wildlife
N/A
12.Are you concerned about impacts of the facility on the following groups of people? Check all that apply.
13.Do/did you hear the noise inside your residence?
14.Which periods of time are you/were you exposed to the noise at your residence? Check all that apply.
15.What word(s) most accurately describe how you perceive this sound? Check all that apply.
16.Do the words "an annoyance" adequately describe your experience with this sound?
17.What feelings best describe your response to noise from the facility? Check all that apply.
18.How often does/did the facility’s noise interfere with your ability to do the following at home?
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
All the time
Concentrate
Rest or relax
Sleep undisturbed
Work productively
Communicate or socialize inside
Enjoy recreational activities outside
19.What, if any, changes to your routine or lifestyle have you had to make since experiencing this noise? Choose all that apply and specify if necessary.
20.What noise mitigation efforts, if any, has the facility employed? You may choose multiple responses.
21.Have the noise mitigation efforts been effective?
22.What health effects are you concerned about that you believe are related to noise exposure from the facility? Check all that apply.
23.Before the facility opened, were you aware of these possible health effects from the noise? Check all that apply.
24.How responsive have your elected officials or facility owners been to your concerns about noise or other issues?
Very unresponsive
Mildly unresponsive
Neutral
Mildly responsive
Very responsive
N/A
Public Officials
Owners of the facility
25.Are there any other details about your experience that you think are important to know?
Thank you for participating!

Please share this survey with household members or neighbors who live (or have lived) near an data center/crypto mine.
Please note: Others in your home must use a different device.

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If you have any questions or concerns, please email: info@sci4ga.org
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