High-energy Bitcoin mining scene highlighting pollution issues

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Residents in Granbury, Texas report ongoing health issues tied to constant noise from a 300 MW Bitcoin mining facility operated by MARA Holdings.
A video by More Perfect Union highlights complaints of low-frequency noise pollution and its alleged impact on physical and mental health.
A lawsuit filed in October 2024 accuses MARA of causing sensory and psychological harm, with claims of worsening medical conditions.

A new video from nonprofit group More Perfect Union highlights the ongoing health struggles faced by residents of Granbury, Texas, who live near a 300-megawatt Bitcoin mining facility operated by MARA Holdings.

Residents, many of them retirees, say the facility’s relentless low-frequency noise has caused persistent headaches, emotional stress, and other health issues.

NEW: We went to a small Texas town where one Bitcoin mining facility uses as much power as the entire city of Austin.

Everyone is town is affected by the constant noise from the crypto facility, even the animals.

One resident told us: "Every person here is sick." pic.twitter.com/yHgnjjkbVP
— More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) July 24, 2025

One woman described the hum as constant, saying, “It never goes away.”

The mining operation began in 2022 under Compute North, which later went bankrupt.

MARA acquired the site in January 2024.

Environmental attorney Mandy DeRoche explained that the noise differs from typical industrial sounds and is particularly disruptive due to its low-frequency, nonstop nature.

In October 2024, a group of residents filed a lawsuit against MARA, then known as Marathon Digital, alleging that the noise had led to psychological, emotional, and physical harm.

The video also shares personal accounts, including a possible link between the noise and the death of a horse.

Residents continue to push for relief, claiming the facility’s presence has made daily life unbearable and negatively impacted their well-being.