random Power Lines question

ModernBrideOC

Would power lines near your home bother you??

I want to look at a house for sale that looks beautiful in its pics and has a FREAKING POOL in the backyard, but my husband has talked to like 10 different people (family, friends) who have told him it's a terrible idea due to possible unknown medical complications due to living near power lines, and re-sale issues.

Any opinions? 

10YearsTogether

I wouldn't want power lines near my house....are they visible?

WeeMo

I have thoughts, but we should talk on e-mail.

kimarino13

How close are you talking?

If they are close, they definitely affect resale, and might affect health.  My boss has some by his house and they had some guy come over and do a study on them and the master bedroom is the only room in the house "affected" by them.  I guess it increases their odds for getting cancer or something.

Wan-naBe

the house we lived in a couple of moves ago was directly underneath the power lines.  i was always paranoid about earthquakes and having them topple onto our heads.

i'm sure there are other, bigger reasons to worry about this, though.

starlily313

I once looked at a townhouse that was near a set of power lines (the huge tower types). When I realized that I could actually hear the crackling and buzzing from them while standing outside I became a little concerned. There were other reasons I didn't seriously consider buying that place, but the power lines were definitely a factor.

CnJ-July9

don't think it's worth it, resale alone would drive me insane.

Lenox0604

My mother's thoughts on power lines have always made me paranoid. I haven't really done any research into it though, so I'm not sure if it's warranted or not. But I know a lot of other people have issues with them too.

5dogs

Based off of my extended family's experience, personally I'd pass.

ModernBrideOC

So, to summarize, none of you would risk cancer for a pool?  Sigh.

MrsBrock2B

I'm confused. Are these powerlines different then the ones on streets with older homes?

5dogs

ModernBrideOC:

So, to summarize, none of you would risk cancer for a pool?  Sigh.

Well what exactly do you mean by power lines? Just the normal street lining type as Mrs.Brock said or a massive intersection of power lines forming in your backyard?

WeeMo

Wan-naBe:

the house we lived in a couple of moves ago was directly underneath the power lines.  i was always paranoid about earthquakes and having them topple onto our heads.

How is this possible?  There are rules and regulations mandating that the area underneath and surrounding power lines must be clear, so that the power company has access at all times.

Serendipitie

Electromagnetic radiation is suspected to cause a number of different ailments, one of which is infertility in men. Hmmm... maybe you do want those power lines.

ModernBrideOC

Serendipitie:

Electromagnetic radiation is suspected to cause a number of different ailments, one of which is infertility in men. Hmmm... maybe you do want those power lines.

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