CAUSE, EFFECTS AND

PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF

NOISE POLLUTION
PRESENTED BY:SASI TEJA K
B120614EE

CONTENTS
Noise and its Measurement
Noise Pollution
Causes Of Noise Pollution
Effects of Noise Pollution
On Human
On Nature and Environment

Protective measures of Noise Pollution

Awazz Foundation
Conclusion

SOUND AND NOISE

SOUND :- Sound is a sensation of acoustic waves
(disturbance/pressure fluctuations setup in a medium)
NOISE :- Unpleasant, unwanted, disturbing sound is
generally treated as Noise and is a highly subjective
feeling.

Measurement of Sound
Pressure, P, usually Pascal's
Frequency, f, usually Hertz
Intensity, I, usually W/m2
Bels, L, derived from logarithmic ratio
Decibels, L, derived from bels

P = 1/f
I = W/A
L = log (Q/Qo)
L = 10*log (Q/Qo)

NOISE POLLUTION
By definition, noise pollution takes place when there is
either excessive amount of noise or an unpleasant sound
that causes temporary disruption in the natural balance.
Noise pollution is a serious health hazard and can
cause annoyance and aggression, hypertension, high stress
levels, Tinnitus, hearing loss, sleep disturbances, heart
disease, mental illness and other serious effects on health
Noise which is above 80dn is specified as polluting noise

CAUSES AND PREVENTIVE

MEASURES OF
NOISE POLLUTION

POOR
URBAN
PLANNING

INDUSTRIES

HOUSEHOLD
HOUSEHOLD
CHORES
CHORES

NOISE
POLLUTION

CONSTRUCTION

SOCIAL
EVENTS

TRANSPORT
SYSTEM

INDUSTRIES

NOISE
POLLUTION

INDUSTRIALIZATION
Many industries uses heavy machinery and various
equipments like compressors, generators, exhaust fans,
grinding mills also participate in producing noise
pollution
They produce noise in the range of 75-85 db of sound.
workers in these factories and industries wear ear plugs
to minimize the effect of noise.
Construction or Isolation of industries from the living
area will also prevent people and animals to get
effected by the noise pollution

POOR
URBAN
PLANNING

NOISE
POLLUTION

NAVI MUMBAI

SOCIAL
EVENTS

NOISE
POLLUTION

NOISE
POLLUTION

NOISE
POLLUTION

TRANSPORT
SYSTEM

NOISE
POLLUTION

TRANSPORT
SYSTEM

NOISE
POLLUTION

CONSTRUCTION

NOISE
POLLUTION

HOUSEHOLD
HOUSEHOLD
CHORES
CHORES

AWAZZ FOUNDATION
Sumaira Abdulali
It is a non-governmental organisation in India, which
builds awareness, carries out advocacy, and is involved in
educational projects to protect the environment and
prevent environmental pollution.
The Foundation has filed several public interest litigations,
including demands for strict implementation of noisepollution laws
It was spread across India and also strives for legal issues
in sand mafia.

EFFECTS OF
NOISE POLLUTION

NOISE POLLUTION

HUMAN BEINGS
HEARING

ANIMALS

BEHAVOUIR PROBLEMS

HEALTH ISSUES
SLEEPING DISOREDER
CARDIOVASCULAR ISSUES
TROUBLE COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS

HEARING LOSS

HEARING PROBLEM
Constant exposure to noises in the range of 50-75 db can
cause this problem
Man made noises such as jackhammers, horns, machinery,
airplanes and even vehicles can be too loud for our hearing
range
Constant exposure to loud levels of noise can easily result
in the damage of our ear drums and loss of hearing
It also reduces our sensitivity to sounds that our ears pick
up unconsciously to regulate our bodys rhythm.

HEALTH ISSUES
Excessive noise pollution in working areas such as offices,
construction sites, bars and even in our homes can
influence psychological health
The occurrence of aggressive
behaviour, disturbance of sleep,
constant stress, fatigue and
hypertension can be linked to
excessive noise levels

SLEEPING DISORDER
Loud noise can certainly hamper your sleeping pattern and
may lead to irritation and uncomfortable situations
Without a good night sleep, it may lead to problems
related to fatigue and your performance may go down in
office as well as at home.
It is therefore recommended
to take a sound sleep to give
your body proper rest

CARDIOVASCULAR ISSUES
Blood pressure levels, cardio-vascular disease and stress
related heart problems are on the rise
Studies suggest that high intensity noise causes high blood
pressure and increases heart beat rate as it disrupts the
normal blood flow.
Bringing them to a manageable
level depends on our
understanding noise pollution
and handling it

COMMUNICATION
High decibel noise can put trouble and may not allow two
people to communicate freely.
This may lead to misunderstanding and you may get
difficult understanding the other person.
Constant sharp noise can
give you severe headache
and disturb your emotional
balance.

EFFECT ON ANIMALS
Wildlife faces far more problems than humans because
noise pollution since they are more dependent on sound
They become disoriented more easily and face many
behavioural problems
Animals may suffer from hearing loss, which makes them
easy prey and leads to dwindling populations. Others
become inefficient at hunting, disturbing the balance of the
eco-system.
Pets react more aggressively in households where there is
constant noise

EFFECT ON ANIMALS (contd..)

Species that depend on mating calls to reproduce are often
unable to hear these calls due to excessive noise.
they are unable to reproduce and cause declining
populations. Others require sound waves to echo-locate
and find their way when migrating
To cope up with the increasing
sound around them, animals
are becoming louder, which
may further add to the
pollution levels

CONCLUSION

 Noise that tends to disrupt the natural

rhythm of life makes for one solid
pollutant
There do not exist many solutions to
reduce sound pollution.
On a personal level, everybody can
help reducing the noise in their homes
by lowering the volume of the radio,
music system and the TV
Listening to music without headphones
is also a good step forward
Removal of public loudspeakers is
another way in which the pollution can
be countered
Using ear protectors in industries

 Controlling the sound levels in clubs,

bars, parties and discos.
Better urban planning can help in creating
No-Noise zones, where honking and
industrial noise are not tolerated.

REFERENCES
1. http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-andeffects-of-noise-pollution.php
2. http://www.awaaz.org/
3. www.noisecontrol.com
4. Wikipedia

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