HealthyHomes Environmental Farren Lander, MA Electropollution Specialist.

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HealthyHomes Environmental Farren Lander, MA Electropollution Specialist

Electropollution What is it? Where is it? How is it created? Solutions

Electromagnetic Fields Electromagnetic fields have always existed in nature. They are a direct current (DC) frequency between 0 and 100 Hz or cycles per second. The human body has adapted to this band of frequencies. brain wave activity (4 – 30 Hz) heart rate (1 – 2 Hz) pineal gland – melatonin (10 Hz)

Man-made EMF “EMF” (electro-magnetic fields) are low frequency (5Hz – 400,000 Hz) alternating current (AC) made up of both electrical fields and magnetic fields generated by ‘live’ electrical wires determined by voltage (higher the voltage, the stronger the field) travels a distance of 6 – 8 ft and further exists even when device is not in use

Sources of Electrical Fields house wiring in ceilings, walls, floors power and extension cords, power bars electric blankets, waterbeds, TV’s, computers, electronic devices high voltage power lines

AC Magnetic Fields produced by flow of electrical current travel through equipment and wiring the more powerful the device, the higher the field field remains close to source – (2-3 ft) can travel several hundred feet (high voltage power lines)

Sources of Magnetic Fields power lines wiring errors grounding faults on water pipes and gas pipes dimmer switches TV’s, DVD players, phone chargers, laptops cars – electrical systems fluorescent and low voltage halogen lighting alarm clocks, hair dryers, tooth brushes stove elements, control panels, ovens appliances, furnace blowers, exhaust fans vacuum cleaners electrical meter/panel, AC adapters, transformers

‘Dirty’ Electricity harmonic ‘noise’ imposed on a 60 Hz line measured at the wall plug with a meter influenced by appliances and lights can travel a distance of from 2 to 3 homes away

Sources of Dirty Electricity neighbours electronics lighting (CFL bulbs) fluorescent lights low voltage halogen dimmer switches energy-efficient appliances power tools faulty wiring, arcing shorting arc fault circuit interrupters tree branches on hydro lines See magdahavas.com Dirtyelectricity.com