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."
The company has formed an EMF Committee
which tracks research and public discussion and makes recommendations to management.
The Committee's latest EMF update
is available for review. Additional information is available in following
links:
