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In recent years, concerns have been raised about a possible link
between exposure to electric and magnetic fields (EMF) and adverse
health conditions.
Thousands of studies on this subject have been done throughout
the world, with results that are often hard to interpret and
sometimes conflicting. A number
of internationally recognized scientific organizations and independent regulatory
advisory groups have conducted scientific reviews of the EMF research literature.
Without exception, these major reviews have reported that the body of data, as
large as it is, does not demonstrate that exposure to power-frequency magnetic
fields causes cancer or other health risks, although the possibility cannot be
dismissed. Most reviews recommend further research, and, appropriately, research
is ongoing worldwide.
While no one has proven that exposure to EMFs is harmful, many questions remain
about how these fields, especially magnetic fields, might affect the human body.
For more detailed information about EMF, view our EMF
site index.
What is SDG&E doing?
SDG&E is committed to providing safe, reliable and environmentally sound
gas and electric service to its customers. We recognize and share the concerns
of our customers and employees over the possibility that electric and/or magnetic
fields might adversely affect health.
Until research and the scientific community provide greater direction,
SDG&E’s commitment includes the following measures:
- Maintain an EMF Center staffed with informed representatives
available to talk with customers about EMF issues
- Provide free magnetic field measurements on request.
- Provide objective EMF health literature to the public.
- Support, fund and monitor EMF research and participate in discussion
forums and regulatory proceedings to remain current on all EMF-related
issues.
- Implement low-cost and no-cost measures, where appropriate,
to reduce fields associated with new and upgraded construction
projects, in accordance with the rules of the California Public
Utilities Commission.
You can request an EMF brochure or on-site EMF measurement by
clicking here or
calling our toll-free number at 1-800-411-7343.
Si desea recibir información en español, comuniquese
son SDG&E al 1-800-311-7343. |
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