Does living near a pylon affect your health?

The potential health effects of the electromagnetic fields generated by high voltage cables has… Living near high voltage electrical pylons substantially increases the risks of contracting cancer, according to a study by doctors at the University of Bristol Medical School, UK.

How far away from electricity pylons should you live?

50 metres away
How far away from power lines should you live? Under the current laws, you will need to live at least 50 metres away from a power line as living within 50 metres is considered to be a safety risk.

Are electricity pylons bad for your health?

Scientific studies suggest that electric and magnetic fields are unlikely to be harmful at the levels normally found in homes, although there is some uncertainty regarding certain health effects. See the report Advice on limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Is it safe to live near power pylons?

Are there other health risks associated with electromagnetic fields? Exposure to low-level electromagnetic fields has been studied extensively, and there is no evidence that it is harmful to human health, according to the World Health Organization.

Do pylons emit radiation?

Scientists say at distances of greater than 400m from the pylon, the electromagnetic field is negligible and there must be other reasons for the increased risk of leukaemia at this range.

Do electricity pylons affect house prices?

The findings confirm that living close to overhead power lines, and particularly pylons, has a negative effect on the resale value of homes, reducing their selling price by as much as 38 per cent. Homes within 300m of an overhead power line sell for as much as a third less than similar properties in the same locality.

Do electricity pylons emit radiation?

How close is too close to power lines?

The recommended distance from high voltage lines is 200 meters. Houses that are 200 meters or more from a high voltage power line usually have typical radiation levels that have insignificant effects on human beings. You can live within the 50 meters limit for low voltage lines and still be safe from harmful radiation.

Do power lines put off radiation?

Power lines, household wiring, and any device that uses electricity can generate ELF radiation. Thus any electric device, from refrigerators and vacuum cleaners to televisions and computer monitors (when they are on) are sources of ELF radiation. Even electric blankets expose people to ELF radiation.

Can power lines cause headaches?

Results (acc. to author) 10 participants reporting recurrent headache lived in houses in a distance of 60-80 m to the power line. Analysis revealed that people who are younger, live close to a power line and have more days off work are significantly more likely to suffer from headaches or migraines.

How far should a house be from high-tension wires?

As per the Indian Electricity Act, buildings should maintain a horizontal distance of 1.2 metres from 11kV lines and 4 metres from 66kV lines. This buffer zone has been violated in the above cases.