Taking into account the precautionary principle, an analysis of the current state and the possible risk generated by the non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation emitted by the base stations or mobile telephone antennas in the urban area of the municipality of Tuluá is presented. To achieve this, a diagnosis was made in order to identify, quantify and characterize the risk zones by the influence of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation. On the other hand, the measurements were made to identify the emission values of the base stations and were compared with the limit values allowed by the corresponding regulations in the country in order to identify possible non-compliances of the standard. Finally, technical and cultural management proposals were formulated, in order to prevent and control electromagnetic pollution in the municipality.
After the respective diagnosis and quantification of the antennas arranged in the municipality, were identified approximately 56 located in the urban area near areas of high influence of public such as schools, hospitals, shopping centers, after the measurement of the levels of emission and its comparison with the permissible limits, it was determined that these are within the limits allowed by the norm adopted for the country, but this led to the conclusion that it is necessary to create and to implement own standards that take into account the climatic, topographical, and demographic conditions of the country.
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