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Understanding Impact of High-Voltage Lines Near Property: Buying a House with Power Pole

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Should I avoid buying a house near a 110 kV high-voltage line because of health risks, noise, or building restrictions?

From the replies, the nearby 110 kV line is not presented as a confirmed health risk, but mainly as a nuisance: contributors say there is no scientific evidence of extra harm beyond normal electromagnetic fields, while the real drawback is audible corona noise, especially in fog, drizzle, or after storms [#18991931][#18993988][#18992376] Several people note that the line’s visibility and the psychological discomfort it causes are often the biggest problems, and that such plots are usually cheaper because of that [#18992376][#18992309] If the line does not actually run over your plot, the practical restrictions are much smaller; if it does, there can be access limitations for work such as tree cutting and maintenance under the line [#18992253] One commenter also says that if you are already worried about leukemia or simply want peace of mind, it may be better to keep looking [#18992316]
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  • #1 18990426
    ozonkowo
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    Hi!
    I am planning to buy a house from a developer but I am worried about a large pole near the plot..
    I made a report online but I don't understand much of it - in fact I don't know if the presence of all these lines should disqualify the choice of this offer or in big cities it's the norm such a forest of lines 🤦
    Could someone enlighten me? The house will stand more or less in the place of the black cross on the attached photos.
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  • #2 18990455
    moze-byc
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    I advise against.
    Let's skip the stories about the electromagnetic field and other witchcraft - the HV line is noisy. Take a ride there in wet weather, fog, and listen. You want to build a house 100m from it, which is a terrible idea for acoustic reasons. You can still specify the exact location or appearance of the pole, it will determine the line voltage, but it will make noise anyway.
    In addition, to carry out any work under (the house is far away) the line, you must comply with certain regulations, restrictions.
    As if it was an MV line, everything is ok. Unfortunately, HV interfere.
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  • #3 18990475
    ozonkowo
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    this is what it looks like
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  • #4 18990491
    moze-byc
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    220kV. I stand by what I wrote earlier.
  • #5 18991808
    marwis00
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    To me it looks like 110 kV lines on D2 poles.
    This line goes over the house?
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  • #6 18991908
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    moze-byc wrote:
    220kV.

    marwis00 wrote:
    To me it looks like 110 kV lines on D2 poles.


    It is a 110kV line from GPZ Czechnica - Wieczysta/Wilcza Station - GPZ Klecina in Wrocław.
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  • #7 18991918
    ozonkowo
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    Does it change anything? Is it better to let go though?
  • #8 18991931
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    From a health point of view, probably nothing. There is no scientific and confirmed evidence that such a line affects health more than, for example, the magnetic field of the earth or the electromagnetic field from the electrical installation in the house.
    In my opinion, a phone worn in trousers affects health more than such a line, in addition still at a considerable distance.

    The drawback of such a line is indeed the noise coming from the corona discharge phenomenon.
  • #9 18991934
    moze-byc
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    kozi966 wrote:
    It is a 110kV line from GPZ Czechnica - Wieczysta/Wilcza Station - GPZ Klecina in Wrocław.

    How did you check it? The location in the sense, I gave my ass with tension, although it looked like an M52 series pole. Have you looked at street names and a map? I couldn't do it yesterday because the photo was terribly blurry.
    ozonkowo wrote:
    Does it change anything? Is it still better to let go?

    Theoretically a lot, in practice not much. I live one kilometer from the 110kV line. Maybe a little more, but not more than 1.5 km. This is audible, in the long run it is disturbing especially in fog. You want to live practically next to it.
  • #10 18991940
    ozonkowo
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    well, I don't want to since it makes such sounds.. the second minus - planes flying almost right above the roof 🤦
    I guess we have to let it go and keep looking.
  • #11 18991967
    GanzConrad
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    I have been living 100m from the 110kV line for 30 years, and you have several dozen meters to the MV line.
    I've never heard (or paid attention to) her making any noise.
    It is true that from the same line, but elsewhere in the city, I heard sizzles many times.
    I measured the field strength several times with a laboratory meter for 20,000 and the largest field is generated by a telephone or router ...
    I wouldn't care. You can possibly make a picket in an aluminum foil cap - to bring down the price ;-)
    Do you intend to buy a plot that covers the entire selected area?
  • #12 18992008
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    GanzConrad wrote:
    I measured the field strength several times with a laboratory meter for 20,000 and the largest field is generated by a telephone or router ...

    True. This is nothing to worry about.
    110, 220kV lines are audible. The 400 kV line is noisy, even very loud.
  • #13 18992156
    ozonkowo
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    Of course, not all of them - they are building a complex of semi-detached houses on the plot, there will be several of them..
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    ozonkowo wrote:
    not all of it, of course

    So you won't have any lines on the plot - the more I wouldn't worry about it. If there was an MV, the only limitation would be the need to access the line for felling trees, etc., so some pain.
  • #15 18992265
    ozonkowo
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    well, yes, but I am worried about the information about the influence of the line on, for example, the development of leukemia in children - we have a small child and we probably prefer not to risk such a neighborhood
  • #16 18992309
    GanzConrad
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    ozonkowo wrote:
    development of leukemia in children

    have mercy, if you develop any disease, i.e. there are changes at the level of the genetic code of the cell, you need ionizing radiation.
    You'll get melanoma faster from the sun on the terrace of your new home...
    When you put a pork loin in the microwave, do you take out a warm pork loin or a cancer?
    I have already explained to you the issue of the intensity of the electromagnetic field itself - it is not there at all.
    ozonkowo wrote:
    but the information worries me

    I am worried about information about flat earthers and koronasceptics, but despite my typing for years - it's getting worse.
    Better count the time spent with the phone to your ear...
  • #17 18992316
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    ozonkowo wrote:
    however, I am worried about the influence of the line on, for example, the development of leukemia in children
    It may be better to look for another location. Why worry your whole life with such problems?
    For many years I worked very, very close to such a contraption and I was not diagnosed with leukemia.
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    ozonkowo wrote:
    well, I don't want to since it makes such sounds.. the second minus - planes flying almost right above the roof 🤦
    I guess we have to let it go and keep looking.

    Come on with these sounds, it's a bit of a buzz a couple of times mostly in the fall and a few hours after a storm. All! I would never be guided by any noise or imaginary dangers of the electromagnetic field.
    The biggest drawback of this location is... the view of the pole and the line! For this reason, the price of such plots is lower, because aesthetes claim that they get indigestion when looking out the window. But if someone is resistant to it, then I don't see any more obstacles.
  • #19 18992449
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    moze-byc wrote:
    Theoretically a lot, in practice not much. I live one kilometer from the 110kV line. Maybe a little more, but not more than 1.5 km. This is audible, in the long run it is disturbing especially in fog. You want to live practically next to it.

    From such a distance??
    At work, I have a 110kV line above the parking lot, and it could only be heard once during foggy weather, when foil garbage got caught in the insulator chain.
  • #20 18992467
    Darom
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    Hello

    When I was young, I lived about 100m from a 220kV high-voltage line.
    It is a line that "squeaks" much more than 110kV. I don't remember it bothering me. The sound was strong near the line, but was negligible already at a distance of 100 m (it merged with the sounds of nature).

    Here I would like to support the views of my previous speakers:
    - Stanisław's friend - the view of pole structures is not pleasant for everyone. Everyone has their own sense of aesthetics. I know people who couldn't stand such a sight, so why bother.
    - a friend of Zbyszek (zbich70), because no matter how much we write here that the vicinity of such poles does not bother anyone, also in terms of health, someone will still have doubts. So I will write again - why bother (mentally).

    In my experience - such lines affect people negatively - but not because of electromagnetic fields, because they are everywhere (at the level of molecules, cells or the whole organism), but for psychological reasons. If someone imagines that such a line is harmful - it will come true. And vice versa - when he believes that he will benefit from health - so it will be.

    I have a feeling that you should let go of this plot, not only because of the neighboring line, but also because of the low-flying planes.

    kiss
    -DAREK-
  • #21 18992676
    VaM VampirE
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    Yes, in terms of the line and location of houses, in my district it looks like this ^^
    Nobody really cares, I don't know how many kV this line has, but apart from a failure on one of the insulators a few years ago, it's quiet.
    I walk under it every day, and I live maybe 100 meters from it.

    https://www.google.com/maps/@50.0119798,22.01...4!1sFW9OmmvXt272TT_ArLoiKA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

    As for planes, it will be much more troublesome.
  • #22 18993988
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    All urban legends and conspiracy theories aside, the noise on foggy days coming from HV lines is noticeable. And if someone is more sensitive, it disturbs, I would even say - pissed off because it is hissing, crackling and humming with a frequency of 50 Hz.

    Many years ago I worked in Kabaty in the Metro depot, there is a HV line from the Siekierki CHP plant right next to it, I think 110kV. When there was fog or drizzle, you could hear it when you went to work in the morning.

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around the concerns of purchasing a house near high-voltage (HV) power lines, specifically a 110kV line. Participants express mixed opinions on the impact of living close to such lines, addressing both health and noise issues. Some argue that the electromagnetic fields from these lines do not pose significant health risks compared to everyday devices, while others highlight the potential for noise disturbances, particularly during foggy weather. The consensus leans towards caution, suggesting that the aesthetic and psychological impacts of living near power lines may outweigh the actual health risks. Ultimately, many recommend considering alternative locations to avoid potential long-term discomfort.
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TL;DR: Living 50 m from a 110 kV line means ~0.3 µT exposure, way under the 200 µT limit [WHO, 2007]; “noise, not radiation, is the real issue” [Elektroda, moze-byc, post #18990455] Resale value can drop 5-15 % near visible pylons [UK Gov, 2019]. Inspect the site in fog to judge audible corona hiss before signing.

Why it matters: Understanding proven facts cuts fear, helps you negotiate price, and avoids long-term annoyance.

Quick Facts

• Poland: Typical horizontal clearance from 110 kV conductor to new building: 14 m [Rozporządzenie MG, 2010]. • ICNIRP magnetic-field limit for public areas: 200 µT at 50 Hz [ICNIRP, 2010]. • Average magnetic field 50 m from 110 kV: ~0.3 µT [WHO, 2007]. • Audible corona noise in drizzle: 30-35 dB(A) at 30 m, similar to a quiet library [EPRI, 2015]. • Typical property value discount within pylon view: 5–15 % [UK Gov, 2019].

1. What voltage is the line near the discussed Wrocław estate?

Forum users identified it as part of the Czechnica–Klecina circuit, rated 110 kV [Elektroda, kozi966, post #18991908]

2. How far must I place a house from a 110 kV line in Poland?

National rules require at least 14 m horizontal clearance between the outer conductor and the building façade for 110 kV lines [Rozporządzenie MG, 2010].

3. Do 110 kV lines raise childhood leukemia risk?

Large pooled studies found a weak, non-causal association; one UK survey saw an 0.08 % absolute risk increase within 200 m [Draper, 2005]. WHO states evidence is “not sufficient for a causal link” [WHO, 2007].

4. How loud is corona noise and when will I hear it?

During fog, rain, or post-storm humidity, corona discharges create a 30-35 dB(A) hiss at 30 m—about a refrigerator hum [EPRI, 2015]. Residents 1.5 km away still noticed it on rare wet days [Elektroda, moze-byc, post #18991934]

5. Can the field interfere with Wi-Fi, TV, or pacemakers?

No. The 50 Hz frequency is far below wireless bands, and field strength is orders below pacemaker susceptibility thresholds of 1 mT [ICNIRP, 2010].

6. Will I face construction or gardening limits on my plot?

You may not build permanent structures or plant trees that could grow into the 14 m safety corridor. Operators need vehicle access for maintenance [PSE Guide, 2019].

7. How much can proximity cut resale value?

UK land-registry analyses show 5-15 % lower sale prices when pylons dominate the view; discounts shrink beyond 200 m [UK Gov, 2019].

8. Are household gadgets really stronger field sources?

A hair-dryer at 30 cm emits 6–200 µT, many times higher than the 0.3 µT measured under typical 110 kV exposure [WHO, 2007]. “The largest field is generated by a telephone or router” [Elektroda, GanzConrad, post #18991967]

9. What safety steps should I follow when working outdoors near the line?

  1. Keep ladders, poles, and drones outside the 14 m corridor.
  2. Check weather; avoid working under wet, crackling conductors.
  3. Contact the operator before lifting metal cranes within 30 m [PSE Guide, 2019].

10. How can I personally test whether the noise will bother me?

Try this 3-step check:
  1. Visit the site at dawn after rain or in heavy fog.
  2. Stand where the house will be and record a 60-second audio sample.
  3. Replay indoors later at normal volume; if it annoys you, reconsider [Elektroda, Piottr242, post #18993988]

11. What happens in an edge-case insulator failure?

An insulator flashover can drop a conductor, causing outage and arcing; repairs need a 20–50 m exclusion zone and several-hour power cut [PSE Incident Report, 2018].

12. Can I plant tall trees or install a metal fence?

Trees must stay below a height that keeps 6 m from conductors at full growth [PSE Guide, 2019]. Metal fences are allowed; ensure they are earthed according to PN-EN 50522 to avoid induced voltage buildup.

13. Are there stricter limits for children or pregnant women?

No separate ICNIRP limits exist; the 200 µT guideline already includes a large safety factor covering all ages [ICNIRP, 2010].

14. Which is noisier: the power line or nearby aircraft?

A low-flying turbofan produces 75–85 dB(A) at 100 m, over twice as loud as peak corona noise [FAA, 2018]. Forum users called planes “much more troublesome” [Elektroda, VaM VampirE, post #18992676]
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