Are there any health issues or effects from the radio frequency from smart meters?
No, there are no known health issues or effects, smart meters use the same types of radio frequencies as typical household appliances. The Federal Communications Commission has adopted Maximum Permissible Exposure limits for radio transmitters of all types, including smart meters. Exposure is based on the transmitter’s power and your distance from the source. In general, doubling your distance cuts the so-called “power density” by a factor of four. That’s a major reason why a smart meter, at a distance of 10 feet, emits only a small fraction as much as RF power as a typical cell phone held up to a person’s head. That’s also why powerful but distant radio and TV transmitters are not seen as posing danger. Some people wonder if the long-term use of devices like cell phones might have unexpected health effects even if daily exposure is low. The World Health Organization advises: “A large number of studies have been performed over the last two decades to assess whether mobile phones pose a
