hum from nearby high-tension wires?


Hi,

I live about 100 feet or so from a high-tension electrical transmission setup that carries power to a local university. There is also a large transformer station of some kind about 200 feet away.

I have been having pernicious hum problems that do not respond to any of the recommended treatments, and I'm wondering if they could be due to the transmission line or power station. And if they are, what can I do about it?

I would appreciate any comments/suggestions
steverw

Showing 1 response by joeylawn36111

Two things about so-called 'harmful' EMF - 1) The fields decrease at a square of the distance, i.e. if you double the distance away from the line, the field intensity goes down by 1/4, triple the distance 1/9, etc. So while there is detectable electromagnetic radiation below the lines, its pretty weak at ground level. 2) If EMF from power lines causes cancer,etc., why isn't there any epidemic among power company Lineman (there isn't). And no, I don't work for an electric utility. But there is No solid proof of EMF from power lines being harmful (unless, of course, you come in contact with one and are grounded)...