AC electric and magnetic fields are produced from electrical wiring in a home or building. Wired electronic devices also produce these EMF's. 

Faulty electrical wiring in a home or building structure create very high magnetic and electric fields which are associated with harmful health effects in humans and animals. These wiring errors can also cause fire. Typically, electrical system wiring errors are violations of the National Electrical Code.

As regards electrical wiring, AC electric fields are the "E" in EMF, and are created as a result of voltage (energized potential) on electrical wiring. The sources for AC electric fields are: 

• Energized wiring in the walls, ceiling, and floors.

• Lamp's, appliances, extension cords, electronic devices.

• Electric blankets, waterbed heaters.

As regards electrical wiring, AC magnetic fields are the "M" in EMF, and are created when electric current flows (amps) along electrical wiring. In the U.S., AC magnetic fields are measured in MilliGauss, and MicroTesla in Europe. The sources for AC magnetic fields are:

• Utility lines (line source)

• Utility transformers (point source)

• Building Wiring errors (line source)

• Current on water & gas pipes, Cable TV, AC lines (line source)

• Electrical devices (point source)

Dirty Electricity is a non-scientific term used to describe the electricity in a home or workplace that deviates from a pure 50/60 Hz sine wave. DE happens when spikes and surges of electromagnetic energy (current and voltage) travel along power lines and building wiring where only standard 50/60 Hz AC electricity should be. This type of EMF is also known as electromagnetic interference (EMI), dirty power, electrical or line noise, and microsurge electrical pollution. DE is caused by most appliances, electrical devices, transformers, dimmer switches, smart meters, photovoltaic solar systems, power tools, and other electronics all of which work by changing or manipulating standard electrical current.

RF Radio Frequency radiation - known as "pulsed microwave radiation" - is produced from: cell phones, cordless phones, wireless devices, Wifi, smart meters, and cell towers. 

Examples of EMF Sources

Here are some examples of EMF sources in and around the home and workplace:

• Appliances

• Baby monitors

• Cell phones

• Cell phone towers

• Compact florescent light bulbs

• Computers

• Cordless phones

• Hair dryers

• iPads

• iPods

• LED lights (with transformers)

• Microwave ovens

• Motors

• Radio

• Refrigerators

• Smart meters

• Tablets

• Television

• Transformers

• Video games

• WiFi wireless routers

What is the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

Electromagnetic fields (EMF’s) are part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which is the entire distribution of electromagnetic radiation according to frequency or wavelength, measured in hertz. One hertz = one cycle per second.

The electromagnetic spectrum categorizes two types of radiation, (1) ionizing radiation and (2) non-ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation is associated with ultraviolet radiation, X-ray radiation, and gamma ray radiation. Ionizing radiation is known as thermal (heating) radiation and is known to cause serious harmful health effects. Non-ionizing radiation is non-thermal (non heating) radiation which was originally considered to not cause harmful health effects due to it's non-thermal quality.

However, studies show that harmful health effects from non-ionizing radiation are caused by the frequency, amplitude, pulse, wavelength, form, and carrier wave information. Prior to recent studies, scientists originally believed that only thermal ionizing radiation produced harmful biological and harmful health effects.

In 2011, the World Health Organization classified non-ionizing electromagnetic fields as a Class 2B Carcinogen.

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