Representation by Yvonne Odrowaz-Pieniazek
- Date submitted
- 8 November 2022
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Equinor and their representatives have stated that HDD trefoil formation would be used some 32m from my house boundary. I have been very clear about my concerns regarding EMF radiation and health concerns for my family. Equinor presented calculations promising readings of 0.04 to 0.86 microtesla in typical operating conditions. It is imperative that these exposure limits are controlled, minimised and verified. In Sweden law dictates that schools etc cannot be exposed to magnetic fields greater than 0.3 microtesla for prolonged periods everyday. The Institute of Building Biology recommends a maximun exposure of 0.1 microtesla for bedrooms. My mother's bedroom is very close to our boundary so her health, as well as ours, could be jeopardised as we would be exposed to this radiation for prolonged periods each day. Ideally, Equinor should develop this project away from permanent homes to ensure zero risk to life. As a bare minimum, the project should consider moving away from homes ahead of concerns of disruption of road closures.