Is the powerline / substation near me one I should worry about?
11.1 There are many types of powerlines and substations. They should have an identification plate giving voltage and some other details, and a “danger” warning. Details should be available from the electricity company owning the installation. The local authority should be able to identify the company. 11.2 For a summary of types of powerlines and substations and their associated fields (EMFs), see the powerlines and substations factsheets at http://www.powerwatch.org.uk 11.3 For an overall information leaflet on EMFs from powerlines and substations from an industry perspective with much useful information, see http://tinyurl.com/2mm3ge Note that the leaflet gives a context of much higher natural static fields, without explaining that health concerns relate to oscillating and not static fields; describes powerline fields under the heading “outside the home” whereas magnetic fields penetrate inside homes practically undiminished; says high-voltage underground cables can produce higher ma
