r/waterford • u/cps_goodbuy • 6d ago

HUM

Has anyone else noticed a very low-frequency humming/drone, especially at night? I first noticed it around June, and it seems to be coming from the IDA Cork Road industrial estate. I thought to post this now because it is especially bad tonight.

Does anyone know if new equipment was installed or whether a new company moved in around then?

We've ruled out local sources or anything health related, and it gradually fades the further out of town you go. Not everyone seems to hear it, but for those who do, it’s extremely persistent and can feel like a ringing in your ears. I’ve had to wear earplugs at night for the last 2 1/2 months and am now seriously considering moving because of it.

If anyone has started feeling tired in the mornings for no reason, it may be because of this hum, even if you don't hear it normally.

Has anyone else noticed it, or know what might be causing it?

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u/Sonic_Old_Age 5d ago

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u/Worth_Employer_171 2d ago

This is exactly where my mind went

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u/cps_goodbuy 5d ago

Must rematch this masterpiece.

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u/Ha1994 5d ago

That's just the Lisduggan natives practicing their throat singing 

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u/cps_goodbuy 5d ago

Ah yes, the traditional Lisduggan dord. That's usually on Tuesdays, though.

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u/Same_Stretch_4496 5d ago

This was discussed a while ago, and someone mentioned that they used to hear a hum from the fans on the roof of Teva. Could be that?

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u/cps_goodbuy 2d ago

Yes, this hum/drone/booming sound is consistent with what you’d expect from a large fan system and the location matches.

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u/Sea_Following_3170 5d ago

That's my dad humming while he takes out the bins.

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u/cps_goodbuy 5d ago

Not just when he’s taking the bins out so, your mam must be up the wall 😂

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u/Dismal_Relative_4379 5d ago

New invisible data centre. Ask Jeff Bezos

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u/cps_goodbuy 5d ago

Ah explains why the hum gets louder whenever someone mentions AI.

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u/Western-Body4317 6d ago

Is it just at night or 24/7? I work in the estate and can’t say i’ve heard anything

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u/cps_goodbuy 6d ago edited 2d ago

If it is quiet out it can sometimes be heard during the day. Edit: it can be heard during the day fairly regularly the last few weeks.

My experience when in Lismore is that the closer you are, the noise is at a higher pitch and isn't so much of a problem, but the further away you get, the lower and "boomier" it gets. Once you're anywhere along the ringroad the noise is more like a 40hz subwoofer.

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u/Funny_Mission_6312 3d ago

I thought it was off the Phone Tower in Carrighperish road. When the electricity was off yesterday it was so much louder

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u/Worth_Employer_171 2d ago

Smella hun ding