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We are seriously considering pulling out on the purchase of a new home b/c have discovered it to be almost 1/2 mile from high tension power lines to the south of it, and within 1 mile to the northwest of it. This has caused us great concern considering all of the literature online. WE love this home, but are willing to let it go.The problem is that we have been looking at Commack for over a year now, and all we can figure out to do is look at arial views from google maps. It's very hard to detect where these power lines are. Looking for them on google maps is difficult. In fact we only detected one set of them when we drove past them. Does anyone know of any kind of power line grid map we can obtain, maybe from LIPA? Having a map of where LIPA has these would make our search much easier. Already checked their website--nothing; nothing online either. Looking more closely at the google maps reveals that most of Commack, EN is covered with these high T's, and most homes are within 1/2 mile of them, which may mean we have to take this area off our plans. Any timely assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Half a mile? Are you serious? At that distance the EM field strength of the will be less than what you get standing inside your house just from the juice running in your walls.
Do you use a Cell Phone? Just what kind of radiation do you think you are holding to your head, Microwave ovens use RF energy to cook food, Cell Phones use RF in the microwave range.
I appreciate your responses. Our concern is just that there is so much literature, even studies from reputable sources, like the New England JOurnal of Medicine, that say there is a link. Plus the middle school is only 400 meters away from a set of them as well. What is a safe distance? or isn't there such a thing? And why are there other parts of LI that don't have these high T's anywhere around them? Where do the residents get their power from? I couldn't see any in Nassau or like rocafella05 said, on the further east end.
I appreciate your responses. Our concern is just that there is so much literature, even studies from reputable sources, like the New England JOurnal of Medicine, that say there is a link. Plus the middle school is only 400 meters away from a set of them as well. What is a safe distance? or isn't there such a thing? And why are there other parts of LI that don't have these high T's anywhere around them? Where do the residents get their power from? I couldn't see any in Nassau or like rocafella05 said, on the further east end.
400 meters, thats roughly 1200 yards or 3600 feet, 3/4 of a mile. I'd only be concerned if they were in my backyard .
Dont'cha think there would be a million lawsuits by now, especially here on LI if it was a proven danger?
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I appreciate your responses. Our concern is just that there is so much literature, even studies from reputable sources, like the New England JOurnal of Medicine, that say there is a link. Plus the middle school is only 400 meters away from a set of them as well. What is a safe distance? or isn't there such a thing? And why are there other parts of LI that don't have these high T's anywhere around them? Where do the residents get their power from? I couldn't see any in Nassau or like rocafella05 said, on the further east end.
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You are kidding right??? With all the factors to locate the right home including schools, taxes, transportation needs to commute and airplane noise you are now going to worry about High power lines that may be within the same zip code.
Perhaps you would be better off outside the NY metro..
Yeah, you are never going to find a house with all the variables you are worried about. This definitely falls into the "ignore it" category. Otherwise go to a rural area and live like a prepper. They have a forum here you can check out.
I appreciate your responses. Our concern is just that there is so much literature, even studies from reputable sources, like the New England JOurnal of Medicine, that say there is a link. Plus the middle school is only 400 meters away from a set of them as well. What is a safe distance? or isn't there such a thing? And why are there other parts of LI that don't have these high T's anywhere around them? Where do the residents get their power from? I couldn't see any in Nassau or like rocafella05 said, on the further east end.
Probably because there is only a limited need for these big things ... much "smaller" power lines are good for going from home to home, for instance, so they make up way more of what carries our power.
Yes, Nassau does have them. As a matter of fact, a guy I grew up with since I was a baby lived on a street off of Peninsula Blvd. in Hewlett (which has a big row of them marching along); much, much closer than what you're anticipating with the house you're looking at. So far, he and his family seem okay (knock wood).
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