Dear Santa Clara City Mayor and Councilmembers,

I am writing to respectfully request information regarding electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure at the Youth Soccer Fields located near Levi’s Stadium and the adjacent electrical substation.

As you are aware, recent public discussion has focused on the electromagnetic fields generated by the electrical substation, overhead and underground high-voltage power lines serving Levi’s Stadium facilities. The team stated that professional EMF measurements were conducted. However, the report and EMF measurements have not been publicly released.

Given that children regularly use the youth soccer fields, transparency regarding environmental conditions and any associated evaluations is of significant public interest.

Accordingly, we respectfully request copies of the following:

1. Any EMF measurement reports, studies, surveys, assessments, modeling, consultant reports, or technical analyses concerning the youth soccer fields near Levi’s Stadium, nearby public recreational areas surrounding Levi’s Stadium or the adjacent electrical substation. 
2. Information regarding any policies, regulations, or guidelines used by the City to evaluate the safety of EMF exposure at parks, athletic fields, playgrounds or schools where children spend substantial amounts of time.
3. Information regarding any actions the City has taken to evaluate EMF exposure levels at the youth soccer fields, monitor EMF levels,  and/or reduce or mitigate public exposure. 
4. Any records describing the City’s determination that the youth soccer fields are safe for continued use, including the scientific standards, exposure guidelines, or risk assessment methods relied upon.

In the United States, there are no federal health-based safety standards for long-term EMF exposure. The industry-referenced limits of the IEEE and ICNIRP only address short-term health effects, but they were not designed to protect against the health effects of long-term daily exposure. Many countries have adopted risk mitigation policies to reduce public exposure thousands of times lower than IEEE/ICNIRP limits, often down to EMF magnetic field mG levels below 3 – 4 mG, particularly near homes and schools. In California, new schools must be located at specific distances from high voltage powerlines. 

I appreciate your attention to this request and look forward to your response.  

Thank you for your time and public service.

Sincerely,

Theodora Scarato MSW,

Director of the Wireless and EMF Program at Environmental Health Sciences 

Environmental Health Sciences Resources

• The Health Effects of EMF, ELF and Magnetic Fields from Power Lines and Electricity
• Factsheets on Cell Towers, EMF and Health