Hum Update - What is happening right now

May 11/2025 - Low frequency noise levels from natural gas infrastructure for the last few weeks have been sporadic. The highest noise levels seem to be during daytime hours.

I am masking with a Honeywell air purifier with a few feet of me in order to fall asleep and stay asleep after the usual 3:30 - 4: 00 am wakeup.

The source for the last few weeks is to the west of me. Typical diesel engine idling in the distance sound. It has the cadence of tennis shoes in the dryer and it also reminds me of a freight Train pulling a heavy load off in the distance with the difference being it does not fade away as it moves off.

I am a Member of a Facebook Group and I keep tabs on how the Hum is affecting other people on Reddit and I am aware that many people are adversely affected and some are at wits end. There are many instances where the Hum is inescapable and for anyone forced to live in such an area the negative affects on the biology of the human body can be devastating. The most significant factor in how unmitigated low frequency noise is sleep deprivation. In short for some people the Hum makes it impossible to fall asleep and stay asleep. The negative effects of sleep depravation on the human body are well documented. The secondary effects of low frequency noise are a stress response. This occurs in a relatively short period of time and once it begins it triggers a chain reaction that may in fact exaggerate the negative effects of low frequency noise pulsations. For some people it can in fact completely take over every aspect of life. Not being able to escape low frequency noise pulsations emitted by natural gas compressors and pipelines can become what I can only describe as a horrifying blight on the life of an innocent person who has done absolutely nothing to deserve such an experience.

I have lived at both ends of this spectrum I have been affected to the point of devastation and I have also had the Hum go away for a period of time until I felt I had completely recovered both physically and menatlly only to be subjected to the Hum again to th epoint where it literally brough me to my knees. I have endured the humiliation and the frustaration of seeking help from people who should have helped and instead pretended that nothing was happening I have been in situations where to the Hum was so loud that I could not understand how everyone around me couldn't hear it including my family members. I have been forced to remain silent instead of speaking up since I had concerns over getting someone to hear it and having them not be able to stop hearing it.

Certainly, there are other things in the world that emit low-frequency noise and natural gas compressors and pipelines are not the sole source but I can assure you that at this moment in North America and in the UK the vast majority of Hum reports are in fact caused by the proliferation of natural gas. Increased demand, LNG and converting coal fired electrical generation to natural gas are all factors that cannot be ignored.

If you have doubts as to why this is happening here are some factors that are contributing to the problem.

In the United States
increased demand for natural gas
More than 100 coal-fired plants have been replaced or converted to natural gas since 2011
more natural gas pipelines
Natural gas intrastate pipeline capacity additions outpaced interstate additions in 2023

If you believe that you are hearing the Hum as a result of something real you may want to have a look at The Real World Hum Group on Facebook. As the title suggests this is a discussion group for people who are affected by the Hum and believe that it originates from a real soucre. This is not a group for those who are interested in tossing theories and ideas around. The intent is clearly stated so if you do decide to get involved please keep this in mind. There are dozens of Hum groups on the Internet that entertain ridiculous unfounded theories but The Real World Hum group is not one.

If you need help understanding your particular situation and how natural gas compressors and pipelines might be causing your Hum I am always happy to take a look an offer my opinion. If you have questions about what I do personally to survive and just want to share your story drop me an Email.

Above all if you are at wits end and thinking that the Hum has made your life not worth living then please get some help from professionals. The Hum is not a joke and the effects are very real and no one should feel like they are alone.