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From: palmer@inmet.inmet.com
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: High Tension Wire Hazards?
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Date: 22 Mar 91 18:48:00 GMT
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Nf-From: inmet.inmet.com!palmer    Mar 22 13:48:00 1991



My wife and I have a strong interest in a house which has high tension
wires located approximately at 200-300 feet behind the house.  There
is a large lawn in back of the house and trees which separate the lawn
from the utility easement so that the high tension wires do not
detract from the appearance of the property.  However, I have heard about
health concerns with people living near high tension wires (e.g cancer
risks) but I don't know much about it.  I assume that radiation is
sharply attenuated with distance - so would 200-300 feet be far
enough?

Any information about the health effects of high tension wires or experience
with houses near them, especially with young children, would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your help.

- Ken Palmer  (also posted in misc.consumers.house)

palmer@inmet.inmet.com

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