EMF - Electromagnetic Fields

Dominion is sensitive to public concern of the possible health hazards from exposure to electromagnetic fields.  We continually monitor EMF research and speak to our customers and employees regularly, sharing the latest information with them.   

The Virginia Department of Health in its final report on EMF research said, 

"Based on the review and analysis of the exhaustive literature review and other research projects completed under the EMF-RAPID program, the Virginia Department of Health is of the opinion that there is no conclusive and convincing evidence that exposure to extremely low frequency EMF emanated from nearby high voltage transmission lines is causally associated with an increased incidence of cancer or other detrimental health effects in humans. Even if it is assumed that there is an increased risk of cancer as implied in some epidemiologic studies, the empirical relative risk appears to be fairly small in magnitude and the observed association appears to be tenuous. The studies published in the literature lack clear demonstration of a cause and effect relationship as well as a definitive dose-response gradient."

• View Dominion's latest EMF update.