A new cell phone tower erected in a backyard in a Kirkland neighbourhood has some residents concerned about potential health risks and a lack of public consultation.

The nearly 15-metre tower, owned by Rogers, was installed two weeks ago after the company reached an agreement with a homeowner.

Neighbours are now calling on the city to have it taken down.

"I sometimes lose sleep because I worry, that [I’ll] get radiation, even taking [a] shower, because my closest point is the bathroom," said Sarah Lee, who lives next door.

Lee and several other residents took a petition to the city last week. Kirkland then contacted Rogers, which said it would listen to what the city has to say.

No one from the city was available for comment.

Rogers says it needed to improve cell service in the area and putting the tower on residential property was the only option.

Once they found a willing homeowner, they installed the tower.

Rogers spokesperson Stephanie Jerrold said Industry Canada regulations don’t require the company to notify neighbours.

"The protocol says that if it’s a tower that measures under 15 metres, no public consultation is needed," she said.

The Kirkland tower is just under that height.