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Air quality tests around xAI’s Memphis data center raise questions

Last updated: June 25, 2025 6:54 pm
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Elon Musk’s xAI Data Center Faces Air Quality Concerns in Memphis

Elon Musk’s xAI data center in Memphis is under scrutiny due to concerns about air pollution caused by natural gas turbines powering its Colossus data center. The city of Memphis recently released the results of initial air quality testing conducted by a third party, which showed that levels of 10 pollutants tested were deemed not dangerous. However, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) has raised alarms about the omission of ozone, a key pollutant also known as smog, in the testing.

The SELC, representing the NAACP, has threatened to sue xAI over the air quality issues. They criticized the city for not testing for ozone, stating, “It’s unclear why the city would not test for this harmful pollutant.”

The air quality testing took place on June 13 and 16 at three locations near the xAI data center: downtown Memphis, the Whitehaven neighborhood, and the Boxtown neighborhood. The closest site, Boxtown, is two miles east-southeast of xAI. The testing was conducted for 10 to 13 hours on each sampling date.

Despite the testing indicating that pollutant levels were not concerning, the SELC raised concerns about the methodology. They noted that the testing company placed monitors directly against buildings in Boxtown and Whitehaven, which could potentially skew the results. The EPA recommends that air sensors should be positioned at least six feet above ground level and away from obstructions or emissions sources that could interfere with measurements.

Photos taken by the testing company show the sensors placed close to buildings, which could affect test results.Image Credits:City of Memphis

While formaldehyde was detected in downtown Memphis, it was within the expected range for an urban area. The testing site at City Hall is approximately 8 miles from the xAI data center. The concerns raised by the SELC highlight the importance of thorough and accurate air quality testing to ensure the health and safety of residents near industrial facilities like the xAI data center.

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