Multiple accounts describe the experience of living near data centres in the area sometimes referred to as “Data Centre Alley” near Washington, D.C. One report says residents can hear the sound from a nearby data centre even when louder ambient noise is present, including the roar of a commercial passenger jet descending toward Dulles Airport. The articles portray data centres as operating continuously, producing a persistent din throughout the day and night. They also claim the facilities affect nearby homes, including vibrations or “shaking,” and contribute to air pollution. The reporting suggests the issue is not limited to current neighbours and could affect other residents if additional data centres are developed nearby. Across the sources provided, the emphasis is on reported impacts—noise, air quality concerns, and home vibrations—experienced by residents adjacent to existing data centres, along with concern about potential expansion of such facilities in nearby communities.