Nighttime decibel readings near the facility have clocked in between 50 and 60, significantly higher than the 40-decibel limit suggested for healthy sleep. For locals like Krystal Polk, the shift has been jarring; she describes a persistent vibration that lingers in her ears long after she leaves her home. Others report feeling the low-frequency hum deep in their chests, a physical manifestation of the industrial activity that has spurred the creation of the Safe and Sound Coalition.
More than 1,400 people have signed a petition demanding the power plant cease operations. While xAI recently announced the installation of sound walls and silencers as part of a multi-million dollar mitigation effort, residents argue these measures have yet to provide meaningful relief. The friction highlights the growing pains of Musk’s expanding AI footprint, which includes the Colossus cluster and planned sites like "Minihard." Despite the local outcry, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves maintains that the $20 billion in total investment promised by Musk’s ventures will deliver long-term economic prosperity for the region.
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