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Publié le 31 May 2022
Satisfied with the deployment of its first three electromagnetic field sensors in the city centre, Bordeaux Métropole is extending the service to the communes in its area. With a total of 33 sensors, the elected representatives of the Bordeaux metropolitan area have opted for transparency with their citizens. The aim is to continuously measure citizens’ exposure to electromagnetic fields and make the results available in real time via the emf-observatory.com platform.
The EMF Observatory system – with its 33 active EXEM WAVE-001 sensors – has been in place in Bordeaux for several months, and Delphine Jamet, deputy mayor with responsibility for general administration, public policy evaluation and data strategy at Bordeaux City Council, has this to say about the project:
“the transparency put in place by the EMF Observatory, an open data solution for monitoring and communicating exposure to electromagnetic fields, is more than necessary”.
Beyond a simple Social and Environmental Responsibility approach, Bordeaux Métropole wishes to ensure that its residents enjoy a living environment that complies with the regulations in place, particularly in terms of the deployment of the 5G network within its territory. “We want to set up this electromagnetic field observatory to be able to compare exposure levels before and after the roll-out of 5G”, according to the deputy mayor.
But what about the actual exposure of Bordeaux residents to electromagnetic fields? Whether you live in Bordeaux, Saint Louis de Montferrand, Ambarès, Artigues, Ambès, Blanquefort, Bouliac, etc., it’s important to know what’s going on. Thanks to the electromagnetic field map available on the emf-observatory.com website, you can consult in real time the detailed measurements recorded by the sensor installed in your commune. You can also see at a glance where the sensor is located and what it looks like, thanks to a photo. You’ll also get the most recent current value recorded, as well as the maximum, average and minimum values since it was installed.
Are you interested in the subject of exposure to electromagnetic fields? Thanks to our platform, you can also consult the measurements taken in other member towns such as Nantes, Paris, Orléans, Rennes, Marseille, Lille and even Brussels!
The EMF Observatory solution is aimed at local authorities that have the opportunity to install one or more sensors in their area at a location they deem appropriate (near a school, a crèche, a telephone aerial, etc.). This is the exposure of public places. As a private individual, you can then consult the electromagnetic field readings around the sensor area.
If you would like to supplement these measurements with more detailed data, particularly on your home – in this case, exposure in the home – theFrench National Frequencies Agency (ANFR) offers a national electromagnetic field monitoring system. This solution allows individuals to takefree measurements of sources (WiFi terminals, mobile telephony, wireless telephony or DECT, communicating meters, home automation or even microwaves). EXEM, our COFRAC-accredited test laboratory for measuring electromagnetic fields, will come to the site of the measurement and send you a full, detailed report on the level of exposure to electromagnetic fields in your home.
The Electromagnetic Field Observatory is a unique solution in the world, which the elected representatives of Bordeaux Métropole have seized upon to shed light on the societal debate pitting economic development against environmental and public health concerns. Alongside their counterparts in Marseilles, Nantes and Rennes, this dedicated monitoring solution for local authorities will enhance communication between councils and citizens.
As a Smart City, Bordeaux is using information and communication technologies to improve the quality of its urban services with complete transparency. As a local councillor, would you like to see the Electromagnetic Field Observatory deployed in your community? Don’t hesitate to contact us!