[azcindy]

House in question just went pending. Was only on the market a day. Anyway, thanks all for the good discussion.

Cindy

[HappyTraveler]

Originally Posted by ithos

When one allows for bias reflected in source of funding, the evidence that magnetic fields increase risk of cancer is neither inconsistent nor inconclusive. Furthermore adults are also at risk, not just children, and there is strong evidence for cancers in addition to leukemia, particularly brain and breast cancer.
ScienceDirect

It wouldn't have been the first time the public have been misled due to corporate interests.

1. Tobacco and Lung Cancer
Hazard: Cigarette smoking causing cancer and heart disease.
Downplayed by: Tobacco companies.
How: For decades, internal studies confirmed health risks, but companies publicly denied the dangers, funded biased research, and lobbied governments.
Government role: Delayed regulations and warning labels due to industry pressure.
Exposure: 1950s–1990s.
Result: Massive public health crisis; eventually led to lawsuits and large settlements.
2. Lead in Gasoline and Paint
Hazard: Lead poisoning, especially in children.
Downplayed by: Lead industries (e.g., Ethyl Corporation, Sherwin-Williams).
How: Promoted lead as safe despite known neurotoxic effects.
Government role: Delayed regulations due to industry-funded research and lobbying.
Exposure: 1920s–1970s.
Result: IQ deficits, behavioral disorders, and lifelong health issues; eventual bans.
3. Asbestos
Hazard: Causes mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.
Downplayed by: Asbestos manufacturers.
How: Suppressed data on health risks; continued use despite knowledge of dangers.
Government role: Lag in regulation enforcement.
Exposure: 1900s–1980s (still in some products today).
Result: Hundreds of thousands of deaths; widespread litigation.
4. PFAS ("Forever Chemicals")
Hazard: Linked to cancer, hormone disruption, liver damage.
Downplayed by: DuPont, 3M.
How: Internal memos revealed knowledge of toxicity since the 1970s.
Government role: Slow regulation despite mounting evidence.
Exposure: 1940s–present.
Result: Global contamination of water supplies; active lawsuits and regulation underway.
5. Agent Orange
Hazard: Dioxin contamination, causing cancer and birth defects.
Downplayed by: Chemical companies (Dow, Monsanto).
How: Concealed risks from U.S. military and public.
Government role: Approved its use during Vietnam War; long delay in recognizing veterans' llnesses.
Exposure: 1960s–1970s.
Result: Ongoing health issues in veterans and Vietnamese civilians.

Good post. ^^^
I'll take the expertise of people like this. Arthur Firstenberg, author of bestseller, The Invisible Rainbow. He makes the case that many prominent diseases are the result, at least in part, from electrical pollution.

Also, Dr Devra Davis, an epidemiologist and toxicologist, is world-renowned for her work in this area. There are many of her speeches available online as well as interviews. Here is a short, 5 min interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0ZW-TWO0C0

She frequently points-out the risk of wearing your cellphone on your body and that the manufacturers of the phones advise against it. Two quick stories I personally know about that are:
-- Woman in her late 50s was a jogger and would carry her cellphone in her sports bra. Eventually, she was diagnosed with breast cancer which was caught early and she recovered from it but, the tumor was exactly where the phone was carried at the side of one breast.

-- Man in his early 70s began developing heart issues. I think it was a racing heart and sometimes intermittent heart beats. Naturally, he was concerned, sought medical help and they did tests and tried to figure out his problem but, weren't succeeding. Randomly, he went on a two week vacation and didn't take the kind of shirts he typically wore with a breast pocket nor did he need his phone when out of the country. After a week, he realized he'd had no problems with his heart. Amazing! He was so intrigued he started analyzing how that could have resolved. He realized that he had not been carrying his phone in the pocket directly in front of his heart! So, that was it -- the electromagnetic field from the phone was affecting the function of his heart. His heart problems completely resolved by him no longer carrying the phone on his body.

Smile...now, who would like large electrical transmission towers in their backyard to experience 24/7/365? Is the cheaper house price or the view worth the risk?

[HappyTraveler]

Originally Posted by azcindy

House in question just went pending. Was only on the market a day. Anyway, thanks all for the good discussion.

Cindy

Just FYI, it is not infrequent that houses come off Pending in TV. Probably most don't but, I've seen it far more here than anywhere else I've lived.

There seems to be a higher proportion of impulse buyers here and that likely accounts for it and/or as they dig into the inspection report, learn of insurance limitations, tally the costs of remodeling, actually notice those big electrical towers, etc.....they reconsider.

[Ruger2506]

Originally Posted by azcindy

House in question just went pending. Was only on the market a day. Anyway, thanks all for the good discussion.

Cindy

I LOVE IT! Love this market. Let them houses keep growing wealth.

[ithos]

Originally Posted by kendi

Or do your own research.

In response to your snarky comment, I believe that a post suggesting that the developer is building homes in arears where there is a risk of cancer should have some credible references to substantiate the concern.

I did follow up with some links to scientific references. I do believe the hazards are minimal especially for people that are no longer middle aged.

[Ginasewell]

I bought a resale near a power line and dont even notice it anymore.

[Normal]

There are two things created by high voltage wires:

The Electrical field and Magnetic field

This field of radiation is usually undefined at more than 300 yards. Any distance less than that would be a concern for cell manipulation. The magnetic field would be more of a concern than the voltage. You can buy a EMF meter on Amazon.

[RUCdaze]

I just wouldn't recommend climbing up one of those powerline poles.

[dougjb]

You should probably go to the house during a rain/lightning storm to see if your hair (if you have any) stands on end before deciding if that is the house for you.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

Please define close. Are the powerlines 50 feet away, 50 yards, 100 yards?

Or attach a picture.

I’m sure the right way how high the towers are and few more yards so it they happen to fall won’t fall on private property?

[jimjamuser]

Sure I would live there. What could it do to me now, at my elevated age. Maybe I would think about it if I were age 25.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by SoCalGal

I'm surprised the TV developers haven't buried the power lines like in Irvine, CA, a planned unit development (PUD), probably due to cost. Southern California Edison has a program to bury power lines in Irvine and other high-fire-risk areas in Orange County to reduce wildfire risk. This is part of a larger initiative to underground distribution lines in targeted areas. SCE estimates it costs between $3 million and $5 million per mile to take a power line underground. To compare, it costs around $900,000 per mile to cover lines with fire-resistant material through Edison's “covered conductor” program. I love the landscape in Irvine.

Agreed. Except for the cookie-cutter appearance (color palette uniformity) and the massive influx of citizens from a particularly large communist country dedicated to spying and stealing from us, I like Irvine very much. The newer Portola Hills area is gorgeous, but I also still like the areas around UCI and Woodbridge. I don't really care for the newer townhomes along Sand Canyon and the El Toro base area. YMMV

[Markkal]

I would not the constant low EMF waves can affect your health.

[newyorkmaya]

Originally Posted by azcindy

Would you consider buying a house you like a lot with a great view plus in a location you desire, except it is close to the power lines? The power lines don't obstruct the view, but they are close to the house. I just don't know how safe it is to be near the large power lines so wondering what others think. Thanks.

Cindy

Where I lived in rural Arizona, access to some home sites was the cleared area under power lines. When under the lines, you had no way to listen to your radio, It was just nonstop static. All of the electrical energy was not contained in the wires. Likewise on the NJ Turnpike heading north towards NYC. A large electrical station was close to the road, Hello static, goodbye music.

The noise from the static did not bother me. I just hated the electrical bombardment, If my radio gettiing hit, my body did too,

I've been told its save, but is it? How close are you? What does a car radio say?

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by azcindy

House in question just went pending. Was only on the market a day. Anyway, thanks all for the good discussion.

Cindy

Saved by the bell. Good escape. lol.