Lecture-5 Sources, Effect & Solution of Noise Pollution

Environmental Management
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Lecture# 5: Sources, Effects & Solution of Noise Pollution
Engr. Affan Jalil

Lecturer,MIT (Civil Technology)
Mirpur Institute of Technology, MUST 1
Lecture Outline
 Noise Pollution
 Sources of Noise pollution
 Effects of Noise Pollution
 Solutions

Sources of Noise Pollution
Major Sources of Noise Pollution
 Traffic
 Biggest source of noise pollution
 Land traffic: vehicles, rails etc.
 Air traffic: airplanes
 Water traffic: ships
 Industries
 Machinery
 Domestic Noise
 Music
 Loud TVs and radios
 Animals
 Annoying people

Source: Noise Pollution, “http://www.slideshare.net/VivekKumar36/noise-pollution-and-solid-waste-management”
Roadway Noise
 Level of noise i s a function of volume, type of vehicle, and speed
 In the city, the main sources of traffic noise are the motors and
exhaust system of autos, smaller trucks, buses, and motorcycles
 This type of noise can be amplified by narrow streets and tall
buildings in which traffic noise reverberates
 Types of pavements also affect noise pollution
 Solution
 Regulations
 Limit the amount of noise some vehicles can produce
 Some regulations require vehicles to be properly operated and
maintained

Roadway Noise
 Solution
 Barriers
 Buffer zones
 Earth berms/wooden fences/concrete walls
 Vegetation (if dense enough)
Noise barrier on a Highway in Australia 33

Buffer Zone
Airport Noise
 Now-a-days low flying military aircraft and aircraft operations over
national parks, wilderness areas , and other areas previously
unaffected by aircraft noise has added a new dimension to
community annoyance
Construction Noise Pollution

 The noise from the construction of highways , city streets , and
buildings i s amajor contributor to the urban scene
 Construction noise sources include pneumatic hammers, air

compressors, bulldozers, loaders, dump trucks (and their back-
up signals), and pavement breakers

Industry Noise
 Although industrial noise i s one of the less prevalent community
noise problems, neighbors of noisy manufacturing plants can be
disturbed by sources such as fans, motors, and compressors
mounted on the outside of buildings
 Interior noise can also be transmitted to the community through

open windows and doors, and eventhrough buildingwalls
 These interior noise sources have significant impacts on

industrial workers, among whom noise- induced hearing loss i s
unfortunately common

Building Noise Pollution
 Apartment residents are often annoyed by noise in their homes,
internal building noise from plumbing, boilers, generators, air
conditioners, and fans
 Improperly insulated walls and ceilings can reveal amplified

music, voices, footfalls and noisy activities from neighboring units
 External noise from emergency vehicles, traffic, refuse collection,

and other city noises can be a problem for urban residents,
especially when windows are open

Effects of Noise Pollution
 According to the USEPA, there are direct links between noise and
health
 Nois e pollution can damage phys iological and ps ychological

health
 S leep dis r uption (continuous nois e in excess of 30 dB dis turbs

sleep)
 Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
 Cardiovascular diseases
 Mental Health Disturbances
 Negative Social Behavior

Solutions to Noise
Pollution
 Planting bus hes and trees in and around s ound
generating sources is an effective solution for noise pollution
 Regular s ervicing and tuning of automobiles can effectively

reduce the noise pollution
 Buildings can be designed with s uitable nois e abs or bing

material for the walls, windows, and ceilings
 Workers should be provided with equipment such as ear plugs

and earmuffs for hearing protection
 S imilar to automobiles, lubr ication of the machinery and

servicing should be done to minimize noise generation.
 Soundpr oof door s and windows can be ins talled to block

unwanted noise from outside.
Solutions to Noise
Pollution
 Regulations s hould be impos ed to restr ict the us age of play
loudspeakers in crowded areas and public places.
 Factor ies and indus tr ies s hould be located far fr om

the residential areas
 Community development or urban management should be

done with long-term planning, along with an aim to reduce
noise pollution
 Social awareness programs should be taken up to educate the

public about the causes and effects of noise pollution

Reference Book
❖ Introduction to Environmental Engineering Third Edition by Davis &
Cornwell, McGraw Hill
❖ Environmental Engineering Laboratory, by Dr. Khurshid Ahmad

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Environmental Management

Engr. Affan Jalil

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Noise barrier on a Highway in Australia 33

Construction Noise Pollution

 Construction noise sources include pneumatic hammers, air

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 Interior noise can also be transmitted to the community through

 These interior noise sources have significant impacts on

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 Improperly insulated walls and ceilings can reveal amplified

 External noise from emergency vehicles, traffic, refuse collection,

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 Nois e pollution can damage phys iological and ps ychological

 S leep dis r uption (continuous nois e in excess of 30 dB dis turbs

 Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)

 Mental Health Disturbances

 Negative Social Behavior

 Regular s ervicing and tuning of automobiles can effectively

 Buildings can be designed with s uitable nois e abs or bing

 Workers should be provided with equipment such as ear plugs

 S imilar to automobiles, lubr ication of the machinery and

 Soundpr oof door s and windows can be ins talled to block

 Factor ies and indus tr ies s hould be located far fr om

 Community development or urban management should be

 Social awareness programs should be taken up to educate the

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❖ Environmental Engineering Laboratory, by Dr. Khurshid Ahmad

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