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EMF in the News.
Concern Over EMFs in the Home
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Biological Effects of Nonionizing Electromagnetic
Radiation [BENER] Digest Update, Volume 4, Number 2, 1994
Home safety inspections to detect electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are becoming more and more common, as
homeowner concern about the potential health risks of EMF exposure increases. Last year two major electric
utilities in the Philadelphia area conducted almost 700 home EMF inspections. Independent consultants, who
charge approximately $75 for spot tests and $150 or more for whole-house assessments, generally survey the
home's exterior and interior with gaussmeters, prepare written reports, and offer literature on recent
biomedical studies, hazards, and remediation methods. In addition, they may suggest specific solutions for
lowering exposure to high EMF levels. EMF home surveys are playing an increasing role in home sales, as
concerned buyers add EMF contingency clauses to purchase contracts, ensuring their right to cancel the deal
if the survey finds unacceptably high EMFs. EMFs appear to be affecting home values, as location near a
transmission line can sometimes reduce a home's value by as much as 20%. In some cases, buyers are
refusing to even consider houses located near utility lines.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, 3 June 1994
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