Investigation of Environmental Noise Pollution Level of Abraka in Delta State, Nigeria

Anomohanran, Ochuko; Iwegbue, Chukwujindu M. A.; ., O. Oghenerhoro; Egbai, J. C.

doi:10.3923/tasr.2008.292.297

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“…A study by [17] conducted in Makurdi, Nigeria found that the noise pollution level in the city was about 3 dB(A) to 10 dB(A) above the recommended upper limit of 82 dB(A). [18] also found that the peak noise level at road junction in Abraka, Nigeria to be 100 dB(A). This noise level is higher than the recommended level of 60 dBA for commercial and residential areas.…”

Section: Noise Measurement and Controlmentioning

confidence: 91%

A Survey of Noise Pollution in Ado-Ekiti Metropolis Using Mobile Phone

Akinkuade¹,

Fasae²

2015

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Noise is considered as the most pervasive pollutant, it constitutes the most disturbing among the city pollutants and is a serious urban crisis in Ado Ekiti metropolis. Noise pollution was monitored at five different locations in Ado-Ekiti, the capital town of Ekiti State of Nigeria. The study was done using a Virtual Instrument; a Sound Pressure Level mobile application installed on a mobile phone. The equivalent noise level using A-weighting was taken every fifteen minutes in each location between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm and the L Aeq,T of each location was calculated. Maximum L Aeq,6h of 105.40 dB was obtained in marketplace between 6:00 am and 12:00 pm while the minimum value of L Aeq,6h obtained for a residential area in the same period is 69.51 dBA. The residents are exposed to average noise levels of 75-98 dB (A) or more every day which is higher than the recommended value of 60 dBA by WHO. This is very dangerous to the health of the people in these areas, and the results obtained in this study are useful as reference and guideline for future regulations on noise limit to be implemented for urban areas in Nigeria.

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Section: Noise Measurement and Controlmentioning

confidence: 91%

A Survey of Noise Pollution in Ado-Ekiti Metropolis Using Mobile Phone

Akinkuade¹,

Fasae²

2015

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“…This suggests that all churches are more likely to create disorienting noises, increasing the risk of sound exposure. Worshipers should watch children carefully and give extra attention since they are more susceptible to loud noises [ 21 ].…”

Section: Noise Level Generated By the Churchesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessment of Noise Levels of Churches in the Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly in Ghana

Sackey,

Abugre,

Fei-Baffoe

et al. 2024

The Scientific World Journal

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Different sound levels are encountered by pastors, ministers, and the whole congregation during church services, which may extend for hours, and also by people living close to these churches. This can have an adverse effect on their health. The maximum allowable noise level in worship places is 65 dB (A), according to the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA). The aim of the study was to quantify the noise pollution levels of the churches in Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly (KKMA) and assess the equivalent noise levels of the churches’ indoor and outdoor spaces. This investigation is being conducted due to the high number of churches and the noise emanating from these churches in the Kpone Katamanso Municipality and the possible impact on human health. Thirty churches were chosen at random for the study; on Sundays between the hours of 7.30 and 12.0 pm, sound levels in churches were measured using a portable General Class 1 Meter type DSM403SD with a data logging system. MS Excel was used to evaluate the data and determine characteristics including noise exposure levels (NEL), background noise level (L90), severe noise level (L10), and equivalent noise level (Leq). The indoor equivalent noise level ranges from 74.5 dB (A) to 104.1 dB (A), and the outdoor equivalent noise level ranges from 52.6 dB (A) to 85.3 dB (A). All of the noise levels found indoors of the churches were greater than the 65 dB (A) safe allowable limit, putting the congregants and residents at risk for a variety of physiological and psychological problems.

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