Residents of a Sterling neighborhood already are upset about constant data center noise — and now they have a new concern. A study done for an environmental group shows emissions from the center could have severe health consequences.
Operators of the data center say they are fully compliant with state and local rules.
Whether it’s daytime or the dead of night, there is no such thing as peace and quiet in this Sterling neighborhood. Here’s why: A Vantage data center there is the only one in Virginia powered by gas turbines. Its hope is that the facilty will eventually be able to connect to Dominion electric lines, but for at least several more years, eight turbines are whining away all day and night…