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Resident urges independent study of Dinwiddie Sports Complex electromagnetic exposure
Summary
A Prince George County resident asked the Board to commission further evaluation of the Dinwiddie Sports Complex near high-voltage transmission lines, questioning whether Dominion Energy testing reflected conditions when his son experienced an electrical shock and raising concerns about implanted medical devices and long-term health effects.
Justin Goodman of 15201 James River Drive, Prince George County, addressed the Board during citizen comments on May 19, urging further evaluation of the Dinwiddie Sports Complex located beneath high-voltage transmission lines.
Goodman questioned whether a Dominion Energy report fully established the site as safe, saying the report assessed compliance with industry guidelines that prevent immediate electrical shock but did not address potential long-term or cumulative exposure. He asked whether testing was performed under the same load conditions that existed when his son reportedly experienced an electrical shock and presented his own measurements comparing EMF levels to those from household appliances.
He raised particular concern for individuals with implanted medical devices such as pacemakers or defibrillators and asked the county to consider independent study rather than rely solely on existing reports. He provided supporting materials to county staff and asked officials to continue prioritizing public safety.
