SAUKVILLE, Wis. — Residents in Saukville are voicing concerns about existing power lines that run close to where a new elementary school is planned, especially as those lines are set to carry increased electrical loads.

The transmission towers already exist in the quiet neighborhood, but the American Transmission Company (ATC) plans to increase the amount of power flowing through them to support the growing demand for energy in Ozaukee County, for projects like the recently approved data center in Port Washington.

"You become accustomed to the buzzing noise," said Christel Holdway, who has lived next to the power lines for 26 years. "We did research before moving in here to make sure it was safe."

She recently received notice that ATC plans to expand the existing lines near her home b

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