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Indiana Data Centers Face Water, Noise, and Energy Concerns

10/15/2025

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Story summary

Concerns about Indiana data centers center on water use, noise, and energy demands, as residents worry.
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) estimates hundreds of millions of gallons of water annually, with limited tracking.
Proposed solutions involve heat management designs and closed-loop cooling to improve water efficiency.
Noise from cooling systems and generators poses risks to humans and wildlife, and national standards are absent.

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Story summary

Concerns about Indiana data centers center on water use, noise, and energy demands, as residents worry.
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) estimates hundreds of millions of gallons of water annually, with limited tracking.
Proposed solutions involve heat management designs and closed-loop cooling to improve water efficiency.
Noise from cooling systems and generators poses risks to humans and wildlife, and national standards are absent.