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EMF and Noise Pollution
 

 

Subject - EMF and Noise Pollution

January 23, 2009
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EMF and Noise Pollution

 

ImageMy family and I live in Western Massachusetts. I have lived in this area since 1983. I have hiked the Appalachian Trail at points all over this area. We live where there is no industry and no major roads. We drive 8 miles in any direction to amenities. The ambient background at night is normally is no greater than 22 dB (A-weighted.) We have lived for over two years with an insidious and invasive electrical noise which is in violation of MA Noise Regulations, which raise the nighttime sound level by an unacceptable level and produces constant pure tone noise. I know what our environment should sound like, how it used to sound to me just a few years ago, and it shouldn't sound like this! Our lifestyles and wellbeing have been greatly compromised for almost 2 years. We have been unable to enjoy a normal night of sleep for over a year and a half. Noise pollution due to electrical sources has been linked to serious health problems. We have not been able get help from our local, state or government officials, who will not enforce the law. Instead of help, we have received abuse and reverse condemnation.

 

Click here to view/hear the video displaying this DSL noise pollution.

 

Why is this happening? DSL, and all forms of telecommunication, including wireless, must be grounded to the electric utility company's neutral wire to operate. In many instances and locations, the outdated infrastructure of the power grid is overburdened and is often no longer compatible with modern requirements of technology. As the grid stretches the distance to rural communities, its quality is compromised to save costs. Technology is marching forward at a pace which the grid cannot handle. As a result, our communities, all of them, are being flooded with what is well known as harmonics, pure tones, audible frequencies, and stray voltage, which have all been proven by science to contribute to radiation and be carcinogenic. The utility companies have no true regulatory oversight and have been allowed to say anything and do anything to avoid accountability and spare themselves the costs of appropriate and proven mitigation options.

 

How do we know? We did a power quality test in our home by a power quality engineer.  We have a week of monitoring that indicated that the Utility Company, National Grid is delivering dirty power. We have graphs and waveforms to prove the harmonics are double the IEEE 519-1992 limits allow.  The Utility company has spent a year trying to dismiss that there is any problem.  They never completed a single test that would be considered expert or as required by procedures prescribed by the EPA and adopted by our State's Department of Environmental Protection, nor could they disprove results we got with sound level meters and octave band filters.  Our State sent employees that work in the Waste Management Division.  None of them were qualified to make an expert determination, but dismissed the problem and were allowed to do so as the lines of State and Corporate influence are seriously blurred.  It took us another year to find an engineer that would help us, even though several physicists and scientists, and electrical researchers validated our experience and our results.  Many acoustic and electrical engineers are worried about their reputation with the Corporate Giants.  I am sure that if they have families they are doing a grave disservice by not aligning themselves with the truth or expanding their knowledge and acting according to what is in the better interest of the Public's health and wellbeing.

 

Now, today, we have 8 reams of emails, hundreds of hours of audio recordings, scientific research, acoustical and electrical evidence of electrical leakage and radiation in our community and communities in every State we have visited and conducted testing, and a growing network of concerned citizens. As time goes on we have gathered more and more evidence of this problem, and spoken with people all across the country who are experiencing the same reactions from their utility company and officials. Some are dealing with illness related to EMF and Radio Frequencies.

 

Whether or not you are bothered by the electrical noise, these frequencies are affecting you and your environment. Gone are the days and nights of true peace and quiet. Today's children will grow up to accept that the buzzing and humming electrical noises as a result of technology are "normal" and acceptable. They will be the first generation to suffer a lifetime of ill effects, since there are no radio frequency limits to protect them.

 

State and Federal Regulations are either outdated or mis-interpreted to benefit the utility companies. This is further complicated by the manner in which electricians, acoustic experts, and scientists are now arguing over how to conduct appropriate studies, and the fact that many noise technicians and electricians do not understand what a pure tone is or how to evaluate for one properly. Regulatory agencies including the FCC are trying to label the noise as due to Tinnitus. We do not have tinnitus. However, tinnitus may be caused by hearing loss associated with electrical noise.

 

We all deserve proper regulations, limits and oversight. Our elected officials should be fighting for our safety, our children's safety and the preservation of our wildlife. We are forming a volunteer alliance across the country to demand protection from health hazards from local and State officials. We are not being foooled into submission and demand that impact studies be done before attaching wireless to the electric grid. We also want the proper testing conducted in our communities to determine the potential risks and offer solutions to mitigate these risks, at the expense of the utility companies.

 
Robert O. Becker, M.D. twice nominated for the Nobel Prize for his research.
Quoted, "I have no doubt in my mind that at the present time, the greatest polluting element in the earth's environment is the proliferation of electromagnetic fields.

I consider that to be far greater on a global scale, than warming, and the increase in the chemical elements in the environment."

 

It is true that electrical science and the physics of noise and magnetic fields are complicated and not particularly easy to comprehend. However, science has begun to uncover the truth for our benefit. There are now many credible and replicable studies, from all areas of the world, describing the relationship between electricity, radiation, and illness:

 (i.e. Akerstedt, T., et al. 1999. A 50 Hz electromagnetic field impairs sleep. J. Sleep Res 8:77-81; Beale, Ivan L., et al. 2001. Association of health problems with 50 Hz magnetic fields in human adults living near power transmission lines. J. Aust. Col. Of Nutr. & Env. Med. 20(2):9-30; Havas, Magda, and Dave Stetzer. 2004. G/S filters improve power quality in homes and schools, reduce blood sugar levels among diabetics. Int. Conf. Childhood Leukaemia, London, Uk, September; Havas, Magda, and David Stetzer., 2004. Dirty electricity and electrical sensitivity: five case studies. WHO Workshop on Electrical Hypersensitivity. October, Czech Republic, Prague; Burch, James B., et al. 2000. Melatonin metabolite levels in workers exposed to 60 Hz magnetic fields: work in substations and with 3-phase conductors. J Occup Envir Med 42:136-142; Ahlbom, N. D, et al. 2000. A pooled analysis of magnetic fields and childhood cancer. British Journal of Cancer 83(5);692-69;  Havas, Magda, and David Stetzer., 2004. Dirty electricity and electrical sensitivity: five case studies. WHO Workshop on Electrical  Hypersensitivity. October, Czech Republic, Prague; Kaune, W. T., et al. 2002. Study of high- and low current-configuration homes from the 1988  Denver childhood cancer study. Bioelectromanetics23:177-188; Lyskov, E., et al. 1993. Effects of 45 Hz magnetic fields on functional state of the human brain. Bioelectromagnetics 14:87-95; Sakurai, T., et al. 2004. An extremely low frequency magnetic field attenuates insulin secretion from the insulinoma cell line, RIN-m. Bioelectromagnetics 25:160-166.)

There are significant scientific peer-reviewed studies indicating that noise pollution contributes to cardiovascular illness (i.e. Huber, Rito, et al. 2003. Radio frequency electromagnetic field exposure in humans: estimation of SAR distribution in the brain, effects on sleep, and heart rate. Bioelectromagnetics 24:262-276; Neutra, R., et al. 2001. An evaluation of the possible risks from electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) from power lines, internal wiring, electrical occupations and appliances, California Department of Health Services EMF Program, 1515 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612; Hillman,Donald, Ph.D Exposure to Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF) Linked to Neuro-Endocrine Stress Syndrome: Increased Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, & Cancer , Shocking News #8, November 2005, Michigan State University; Szmigielski, S., A. Bortkiewicz, E.Gadzicka, M. Zmyslony, R. Kubacki. 1998. Alteration of diurnal rhythyms of blood pressure and heart rate to workers exposed to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. Blood Press Monit 3(6):323-330; Tikhonova, G. I. 2003. Heart Disease of personnel of the civil aircraft radio-tracking system in Russia. Radiatsionnaia biologiia, radiocologiia/Rossiiskaia akademia nauk. Sept-Oct., 433(5):559-64. Research Instituteof Occupational Health, Moscow, 105275 Russia; Sait, M. L., et al. 1999. A study of heart rate and heart rate variability in human subjects exposed to occupational levels of 50 Hz circular polarized magnetic fields. Med Eng Phys 21(5):361-369. Sakurai, Tomonori, Akira Sataka, Shoichiro Sumi, Kazutomo Inoue.)

Dirty power and electrical leakage has been shown to cause illness in animals as well as people (i.e. Burchard, Javier, et al. 2003. Effect of 10 kV/m and 30 μT, 60 Hz, electric and magnetic fields on milk production and feed intake in nonpregnant dairy cattle. Bioelectromagnetics 24:557-562; Calogero, S., et al, 2004. Effects of extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields exposition on circadian rythms and distribution of
some leucocyte differentiation antigens in cows. Clinica di Oncoematologia Pediatrica, University di Padova, Italy. International Conference of Veterinary Clinicians, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, July 2004; Gorewit, et al. 1984. Physiological Effects of Electrical Current on Dairy Cows. Proceedings of the Nat. Stray Voltage Symposium. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI; Hillman, D., D. Stetzer, M. Graham, C. Goeke, K. Mathson, H. VanHorn, C.
Wilcox. 2003. Relationship of electric power quality to milk production and behavior of dairy cattle. Paper No. 033116, Amer. Soc. Agr. Engineers, St. Joseph, MI (Video available);  Hillman, D., Charles Goeke, and Richard Moser. 2004. Electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) affect on milk production and behavior of cows: results using shielded-neutral isolation transformer. 12th Int. Conf. On Production Diseases in Farm Animals, Mich. State Univ., Vet Col., July 2004, Video available.)

 
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  • Well said Mr. Belcik.

    I find it amazing that any of my readers would dismiss this without first hand knowledge. I allowed the newsletter to be posted because I do believe that there is an issue here and I have a feeling that some might be of some 'help.'


    • Reply from: Charles   
    In responding to this individual's concerns and request for assistance, my goal was to direct her to a service provider who was the most qualified to investigate the problem with objectivity and professionalism, or at the least, to provide a direction for further testing and investigation. When I posed clarifying questions, like what other types of testing have been done, and where was it done, I was told that such questions were not relevant! What could possibly be more relevant? When additional avenues of investigation were suggested, I was told that I do not understand the situation, and am insufficiently knowledgeable to provide recommendations. This is not the behavior of someone who is looking for answers that lead to problem resolution. This is someone who is seeking validation for her own predetermined, and unfounded, conclusion.

    Some of the many people listed in the video as failing to perform their duties with integrity are known by me to be competent professionals in their field, with no agenda, hidden or overt. The presumption that those people who work for utilities or public agencies are incompetent, unsympathetic, or engaged in nefarious behavior, is simply untrue, and unsupportable. It belies the anger-driven approach that the author seems to have taken toward this problem. Are we really supposed to accept that all the environmental inspectors, all the utility workers, and all the academics who have examined this situation to date, are all wrong?

    Perhaps the most revealing characteristic of the video is the undercurrent of anger, and the author's position that we have been harmed, people are lying about it, and there is a conspiracy to cover it up and suppress our concern. This same anger is present with even greater vehemence in the postings here by Sandaura. Anger and recriminations toward everyone who does not immediately agree in total with your conclusion is not going to speed a resolution of the problem. It will further alienate those who are best positioned to help.

    M. R. Belcik correctly states above that "the person is not an expert and does not claim to be an expert". This is the strongest argument that could be made for her to relinquish the need to confirm her own technical conclusions about the nature of the problem, and remain open to those who would sincerely like to provide assistance, even if the conclusions differ from her preconceived notions.

    Reply from: Mike Holt   
    She is not an expert and that's clear so she can not have her facts 100% correct, but there is a problem here and she's just looking for some guidance.

    Since we are the experts, we should not comment unless we have something positive to add.

    I'm the one that 'allowed' her to have her message posted via my newsletter; so in some way, I'm validing that I feel there is something here that I'm not aware of, and I'm open to learning more about this issue.

    Reply from: Sandaura   
    Charles, I must say, you, you have an eye for the obvious and a blind eye for the truth. Of course, WE meaning, my family and I are frustrated and angry at the FACT that the State agencies, including the utilities have handled this improperly. You, meaning you would have to be an idiot and an insensitive human being not to understand that, given what we are going through of course we are angry, while you overlook why. I am assuming you are Charles, employee of the State of MA as a Health agent and trying to defend your colleagues. They have gotten caught with their pants down and have tried to dismiss us without a proper investigation. National Grid has done everything in their power to disprove a problem and the State Agencies have allowed it, because of budget? unqualified people put in charge of the investigation has led to one big debocle. Again, you are a coward for not coming forward with your name and credentials. Talk to your boss in Boston and he will tell you that the DEP will be on record as stating finally, after a year of avoiding the answer, that the proper testing for pure tones was never completed. You are misquoting me and you are a liar. I would never say that evidence is not important. We have spent a year gathering evidence and trying to work with people who weren't afraid to getting involved. This has consumed our lives. We presented the DEP with Octave Band measurement results indicating pure tones in our environment. We have a witness list of people who have experienced the nosies and have confirmed this with the Department of Public Health in Boston. We have Dranetz results evaluated by 3 PQ engineers. We have audio recordings taken with a battery operated digital recorder, 96kHz/24 bit resolution and put through a forensic program corroborating the Triple "N" or Triplen harmonics, 180Hz dominant. Our color on our television tube was pulled out, indication of serious EMR, telephone interference on our line that is a 60Hz hum that Verizon is unable to fix. The Verizon tech said it is power line induction. Our lights flicker, we have oscillating and fluxuating tones that sound like a quivering glass harmonic, constantly, non stop interfering with any quality of proper sleep. It seems to me Charles you are displaying the anger here. Angry at us for exposing all this. We simply want our lives back. We want our property back our peace back as we knew it and for this you have the audacity to sit behind a veil of accusations and lies. Shame on you Charles for even having the word Health to describe your profession. You are a disgrace to your profession.

    Reply from: Mike Holt   
    Sandaura, you are crossing the line; stick to the facts and no more personal attacks.

    Everybody take a deep breath and NOT post another message unless it's going to help us further in this issue.

    Reply from: Sandaura   
    Mike, I am simply defending myself from the slinging of Charles. He left me no other recourse, but to do so. allowed. Comments degrading ones mental state should never be allowed. I did not initiate this dialogue.

    Reply from: JERRY PALMER   
    Charles, you should be in the diplomatic corps... you are a prince.

    aloooha

    Jerry Maui

    Reply from: Mike Holt   
    Let me make this clear, this is not a chat forum. If you do not have anything technical do add, take your comments off line. I will start to enforce this in future post/newsletter.

    We all are busy people and want 'meat' that is directly related to the topic. We are not interested in what you think or feel.
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