Cell Towers & EMF Exposure in 06516 (West Haven, CT)

EMF Score
56
Elevated
RF Score
51
Cell Towers & Wireless
ELF Score
25
Power Lines & Substations
0 Lower is better 100

How 06516 Compares

06516
56
CT avg
43
US avg
56

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About EMF & Cell Towers Near 06516

241
Cell Towers
48
5G Towers
10
Transmission Lines
4
Substations
22.4/mi²
Towers/mi²

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We're tracking 473 cell towers, 10 transmission lines, and 4 substations near 06516. Search your address to see exactly what's nearby — and how close it is.

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    4G LTE towers for mobile data
  • NR
    5G New Radio towers
  • High-voltage transmission lines
  • Electrical substations
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06010
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20
Low
06810
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33
Moderate
06902
Stamford, CT · 224 towers
45
Moderate
06511
New Haven, CT · 357 towers
67
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Understanding EMF, RF & ELF

What the scores mean and how they're measured near 06516

EMF

Electromagnetic fields from cell towers and power lines. 06516's combined score: 56/100.

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RF

Radio frequency from wireless infrastructure. 06516 has 241 cell towers (48 are 5G) → RF score: 51.

ELF

Extremely low frequency from power grid. 06516 has 10 transmission lines and 4 substations → ELF score: 25.

Reduce EMF Exposure Near 06516

Free Changes Today

  • Move WiFi router away from bedrooms
  • Use airplane mode while sleeping
  • Choose bedrooms farthest from nearby towers

For Homes Near Infrastructure

  • RF shielding window film on tower-facing sides
  • EMF shielding paint for walls facing infrastructure
  • Shielded bed canopy for sleeping areas

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EMF scores near 06516 range from 2 to 100. The zip code score of 56 represents the average across sampled locations.

Cell Tower & EMF FAQ for 06516

How many cell towers are near 06516?
There are 241 registered cell towers near 06516, of which 48 are 5G. That's a density of 22.4/mi².
What is the EMF score for 06516?
06516's overall EMF score is 56 out of 100 (Elevated). This breaks down into an RF score of 51 (cell towers & wireless) and an ELF score of 25 (power grid). Scores range from 2 to 100 across the area, so your specific location matters.
Is 5G available in 06516?
Yes, 06516 has 48 active 5G towers. 5G uses higher-frequency RF signals and typically requires more antennas placed closer together, which can increase localized RF exposure.
How does 06516 compare to other areas in Connecticut?
We're still calculating rankings for zip codes in Connecticut.
Are there power lines near 06516?
06516 has 10 high-voltage transmission lines and 4 substations in the area. These contribute to ELF (extremely low frequency) exposure, which is measured separately from RF (cell tower) exposure. The ELF score for 06516 is 25 out of 100. Use the map above to see exactly where power grid infrastructure is located.