Noise Pollution

• Noise Pollution is the unwanted sounds that disrupt normal sound in the environment; above 65 dB [Decibels] (daytime), above 30 dB (at night).
• Causes/Sources:

  • Traffic Noise: car = 90 dB ; bus = 100 dB
• • Air Traffic Noise: 130 dB
  • Construction Sites: 110 dB
• • Catering & Night Life: 100 dB
  • Animals: 60-80 dB
• Effects:

  ON HUMAN HEALTH:

  > Physical & Psychological Stress

  > Sleep & Behavioral Disorder

  > Memory & Concentration