The electromagnetic waves emitted by the Linky meter are part of the arguments used by opponents of the connected electricity meter. Many fear health risks, in addition to privacy hazards. But according to a study by the National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES), published Thursday, May 11, exposure levels to these waves would remain within the norm.

"If the total daily duration of emissions of Linky meters may be higher than anticipated before their deployment, the levels of exposure to the electromagnetic fields emitted remain very low and well below the regulatory limit values," says the agency. It adds that exposure levels would not be higher than certain household electrical or electronic devices "such as multimedia device chargers or induction hobs".

Global exposure

To make its decision, ANSES relied on data recently provided by the Scientific and Technical Centre for Building (CSTB) and the National Frequency Agency (ANFR). The agency even explains that the exposure to electromagnetic fields created by the optional ERL modules (Linky radio transmitter) "is very low, much lower for example than that of a Wi-Fi box".



Still, people would be more and more exposed to these electromagnetic fields, especially with the rise of connected objects. "The issue of the overall exposure of people to electromagnetic fields should be anticipated and systematized," suggests the agency, which proposes the use of tools "to characterize human exposure".

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