Some Granbury residents file lawsuit against bit mining company over noise pollution

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A bit mining company says its sound levels are below legal limits but some Hood County residents say it's causing health problems.

It's a battle in Hood County against a crypto-mining company. The company Mara Data Center said sound levels are below legal limits. But neighbors said it's causing them health problems and they are taking their battle to court in a new lawsuit."Trying to talk over a giant tractor,” Oechsle said describing the sound from the area. “It's shaking loud like you have to yell at the person beside you."Sign up for NBC DFW's News Headlines newsletter.

In a statement to NBC 5, a MARA spokesperson said in part, “We categorically reject the allegations…". The spokesperson added, “… there is no established link - medical or otherwise - between our operations and the broad ailments that are being alleged."

 

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