Can smart meters cause health issues?
Can smart meters cause health issues?
Smart meters have not been studied to see if they cause health problems. But studies of RF radiation emitted from other sources have shown that exposure to large amounts of RF radiation, such as during accidents involving radar, has resulted in severe burns. No other serious health problems have been reported.
How much radiation does a smart meter give off?
They emit as many as 14,000 short bursts of intense microwave radiation a day, disrupting cellular electrochemistry and causing health symptoms from migraine to tinnitus, insomnia, dizziness, anxiety, chest pain, palpitations and memory loss.
Why I shouldn’t have a smart meter?
Smart meters currently report your usage through mobile networks, which can be unreliable in certain areas, particularly if you live in a rural location. This can lead to readings not being sent, which can lead to confusion over bills for both you and your energy company.
How far away should you be from a smart meter?
It’s recommended that you maintain a 40-foot distance between you and your smart meter, even though walls and other obstructions make a difference.
How can I make my smart meter safe?
You can use the WOREMOR RF-IE50 to paint your walls inside the house to shield you from smart meter radiations. Although the paint is black in color, this paint can be used as a primer paint on the interior walls, and you can paint any colour over it with any types of paint.
What states have opt out for smart meters?
Only two states allow customers to refuse smart meters at no cost: New Hampshire and Vermont. However, in a February 2019 decision, the Iowa Utilities Board ruled that Interstate Power and Light’s residential customers must be allowed to opt-out at no additional charge following a tense rate case.
Do smart meters increase cancer risk?
Because RF radiation is a possible carcinogen, and smart meters give off RF radiation, it is possible that smart meters could increase cancer risk.”
Is RF radiation from smart meters safe?
Furthermore, there is no data that shows RF radiation is safe. In fact, no one has conducted health studies on humans living in homes with smart meters. The World Health Organization is planning a formal assessment of the health effects from RF exposure, however, this report is not yet available.
Can I Turn Off my smart meter?
However, you can never turn off the smart meter. They emit high levels of radiation into your home and body, 24/7. According to some researchers, smart meters expose people to the radiation equivalent of 160 cell phones. Do I have your attention now?
Are smart meters and cell towers safe?
With both cell towers and smart meters, the entire body is immersed by microwaves that go out in all directions, which increases the risk of overexposure to many sensitive organs such as the eyes and testicles. With a cell phone, people are exposed to microwaves primarily in the head and neck (unless using speaker mode)]
