Residents of West Haven, Connecticut, are demanding answers regarding a persistent humming sound that has plagued their town since 2020, a petition said.
Residents described the sound as “a constant or intermittent humming noise” and claim vibrations with a low frequency have affected multiple parts of the town, according to an online petition.
“This disturbing phenomenon occurs at all hours, disrupting our ability to sleep, concentrate, and enjoy life to its fullest. Many residents have reported increased levels of stress, anxiety, and physical discomfort due to this incessant noise and vibration,” the petition, which has received 150 signatures as of writing, states.
“No resident should be forced to live with a constant industrial noise invading their homes and degrading their quality of life. We demand that the local authorities take concrete action by initiating a comprehensive investigation to identify the source of the noise. Utilize modern technology and collaborate with acoustic experts to thoroughly analyze and trace the origins of this disruptive noise,” it continues in part. (RELATED: Police Say 5-Year-Old Girl, Man Riding Utility Vehicle Die From Ice)
Residents have made numerous complaints about the noise, but the issue remains unresolved, according to the same petition.
West Haven Commissioner of Human Resources John Carrano told Fox News Digital that the noise is loudest near his house, but his children don’t hear it.
“My house is the loudest of all the different locations in the area. I would test in the morning and test in the evening. If I saw an elevated decibel reading, I would go up to the industrial zone and test the property line,” he said.
Resident Kimberly Nunes, who authored the petition, shared a similar sentiment with FOX61. “It’s affecting my mental health, my sleep, my well-being,” she said. “As well as my children’s. I’ve noticed that my pets tend to pace and stare.”
Amid concerns from local residents, the city council voted unanimously on Jan. 12 to use $16,000 from a contingency fund to pay a third-party acoustic company to investigate the matter, according to the New Haven Register.
Hums can frequently, though not always, be linked to factories or power plants, Fox News Digital reported. Mechanical equipment or a high-pressure gas pipeline can reportedly also be responsible.
Regardless of the noise’s source, West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer told the New Haven Register that the city must dig deeper before assigning anyone blame.
“We have to cross our t’s and dot our i’s before we go to a company and cite them,” Borer said. “I think we all suspect where it’s coming from, but [Carrano’s] been ruling out other suggestions that come our way.”
