A few years back, there was a proposal to build a cell tower within our locality, right in the middle of a densely populated residential area. The people were angry about this because they weren’t even consulted. It was already approved by the concerned government agencies and so the construction started. But with the constant clamor of the residents against its presence, the construction was stopped. Questions regarding the hazard the cell tower will cause to the people living nearby was the main concern. So is there really any health risks with the installation of a cellular tower near or in a community?

The answer posted in Health Physics Society assures us that:
“Cellular Tower Safety Cellular phone technology, including personal communications systems (PCS), is designed to be safe for both users and people living near base-station antennas.“  Furthermore, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) sets safety standards for human exposure to radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy in the United States.

For as long as telecommunications companies comply with the standards and regulations of the governing agencies, then I guess there’s really no reason to worry about.