The commenter reports symptoms after meter installation, inability to opt out in a duplex, and loss of us…

HHS public comment #0100 · HHS-OASH-2026-0397 · 2026-09-21

#1The commenter reports symptoms after meter installation, inability to opt out in a duplex, and loss of us…by Julie GALLAGHER » 2026-09-21
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The commenter reports symptoms after meter installation, inability to opt out in a duplex, and loss of use of a bedroom.

  • Smart meters: Then after the smart meters were installed on the side of my house (on the wall of my bedroom) I started having health issue. Aching ribs, dry mouth, headaches and sometimes vertigo. I had to stop sleeping
  • Neurological symptoms & sleep: Aching ribs, dry mouth, headaches and sometimes vertigo. I had to stop sleeping in my bedroom. I could not "opt out" of the meters because I live in a duplex and the other tenant didn't want to do that. consequ
  • Housing, work & access barriers: I would like to move to another apartment, but there are smart meters in all the apartments in Austin. I pay alot of rent and do not appreciate NOT being able to use my bedroom.

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My health has always been good.

Then after the smart meters were installed on the side of my house (on the wall of my bedroom) I started having health issue.

Aching ribs, dry mouth, headaches and sometimes vertigo.

I had to stop sleeping in my bedroom.

I could not "opt out" of the meters because I live in a duplex and the other tenant didn't want to do that.

consequently I am sleeping in my living room. If I try to sleep in my bedroom, I get a headache and dizziness.

I would like to move to another apartment, but there are smart meters in all the apartments in Austin.

I pay alot of rent and do not appreciate NOT being able to use my bedroom.

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