Electric and Magnetic fields
All electrical installations and equipment such as overhead lines, substations, underground cables and domestic appliances produce electric and mangnetic fields (EMFs).
Electricity North West is aware of public concern over the alleged effects of EMF and, together with other companies in the public electricity supply industry, is fully committed to sharing knowledge on the issue.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) and its forerunner the National Radiological Protection Board is the UK body with statutory responsibility for advising Government on matters relating to electric and magnetic fields. Electricity North West follow exposure levels set by Government and carry out all our activities in accordance with HPA guidance.
Over the last twenty years major research programmes throughout the world have explored the possibility that EMFs could have an adverse effect on health. To date the general conclusion is that there is no established cause-and-effect link between EMFs and ill health. Whilst there remains any uncertainty over the EMF health issue, we will continue to support and contribute to credible research into this subject.
Further information regarding EMFs can be obtained from: