An Evaluation of Noise Pollution Level in Lucknow city, Uttar Pradesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-93
Author(s):  
Shweta Srivastava ◽  
◽  
Gayatri Rai ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Pollution Control ◽  
Noise Level ◽  
Graphical Representation ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Pollution Level ◽  
Control Board ◽  
Sound Levels ◽  
The Status ◽  
Central Pollution Control Board

Noise is generally defined as the unwanted sound produced by various natural or man-made sources such as construction, industrial, transportation activities etc. Noise can have many adverse effects such as hearing impairment, sleep disturbance, interference with speech and communication, reduced performance, annoyance and harming physiological functions. In India, the permissible noise level for different areas is laid down by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Lucknow city, one of the major urban centres of Uttar Pradesh, has a population around 28 lakh according to Census, 2011. This huge number of people contributes significantly in the increasing levels of noise and, therefore, creates an alarming state of noise pollution. This paper aims to study the growing noise level trends in the city, analyse the average sound levels to ascertain the status of ambient noise levels and recommend suitable preventive measures. The data used for substantiation has been drawn from the reports of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB). Microsoft Excel software has been used for tabulation and graphical representation of data while ArcGIS 10.3 software has been used for the cartographical representation.

The Status of Noise Pollution in the Major Traffic Intersections of Khulna Metropolitan City in Bangladesh and its Possible Effect on Noise-Exposed People

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aliza Sultana ◽  
Ashok Kumar Paul ◽  
Meher Un Nessa
Keyword(s):  
Noise Level ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
Pollution Level ◽  
Metropolitan City ◽  
Mixed Area ◽  
Commercial Area ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Traffic Intersections ◽  
The Status

This study was conducted in the Khulna metropolitan city to determine the status of noise pollution at major traffic intersections and assess the possible effect of noise on regular noise afflicted people. For this research, five busiest roadways and traffic intersections; two mixed zone and three commercial zones were selected purposively and 'ST-8850 Sound Level Meter' was used to record the noise pressure level. Average noise pressure level and some noise parameters (Leq, L10, L50, L90, and Lnp) were measured at different shifts in each location both on working days and holidays. The result evidently specified that noise level in all major traffic circles of Khulna metropolitan city was much higher than the recommended threshold of acceptable noise level set by the Department of Environment (DOE) of Bangladesh. It was observed that the mixed area (Sonadanga, Gollamari) tends to have a higher average noise level than those of the commercial area (Shibbari, Notunrasta, Dakbangla). The noise pollution level (Lnp) in mixed areas varied from 92.77 dB (A) to 104.74 dB(A) on working days and 86.9 dB(A) to 105.5 dB(A) on holidays. On working days, the highest Leq was observed 92.65 ± 4.15 dB(A) in Sonadanga (mixed area), whereas the lowest was 85.13 ± 2.83 dB(A) in Dakbangla (commercial area). However, on holidays the highest level of Leq was found 90.41 ± 2.25 dB(A) in Sonadanga, while the lowest levels were 80.43 ± 3.20 dB(A) in Dakbangla. One-way ANOVA with LSD post-hoc test results illustrated that on working days there was a significant difference between the noise pollution levels (NPL) in different shifts of day time (F = 8.412, p < .05). The respondents of the study area addressed that they were the most affected by annoyance (70%), headache (62%), and hearing loss (46%) due to regular exposure to the traffic noise. Therefore, it is recommended to enhance awareness regarding the cause and effect of noise pollution among the noise producers and oppressed people. Subsequently, administrative measures have to take to attenuate noise pollution and indemnify the quality health of the citizens.

scholarly journals POLLUTION MANAGEMENT THROUGH INTERNET OF THINGS: A SUBSTANTIAL SOLUTION FOR SOCIETY

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1231-1237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gulbir Singh ◽  
Gautam Kumar ◽  
Vivek Bhatnagar ◽  
Animesh Srivastava ◽  
Kumari Jyoti
Keyword(s):  
Pollution Control ◽  
Human Heart ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Pollution Level ◽  
Personal Health ◽  
Control Board ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Pollution Management ◽  
Central Pollution Control Board ◽  
A Site

Purpose of Study: In this age where population and industrialization have extended exponentially, contamination is a noteworthy emergency looked by humanity and essential measures ought to be taken to control it quickly. High levels of pollutants in the atmosphere, which are responsible for causing pollution that causes human heart problems, breathing and other all health problems to our society. This paper focused to provide a substantial solution to pollution in our society as a result of which major social, personal health and environmental pollution problems can be monitored and by taking effective steps they can be reduced. Methodology: The proposed framework is an IOT unit for handling these issues, including powerful use of the different sensor, to capture the estimations of various sorts of toxins in the earth and show insights on a site which can be gotten to by all clients for nothing. The research data is collected from the different sensors installed at different locations in our surroundings. After collecting data from sensors, a comparative study of data is carried out with the standards provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Results: The proposed system helps to reduce the pollution in our environment and as a result of which pollution can be reduced by taking major steps towards it. Application/Implications: The framework we are proposing is a propelled answer for observing the ecological contamination at a specific spot and make data available for each person. Novelty/originality of the study: Our proposed system ensures that pollution which ultimately causes health, environmental and other social problems can be tracked from time to time and each and every person in the society can track and check pollution level in their surroundings.  

Traffic Noise Pollution Assessment in Major RoadJunctions of Imphal City, Manipur (India)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
WAZIR ALAM ◽  
Ramtharmawi Nungate
Keyword(s):  
Noise Level ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Pollution Assessment ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Pollution Level ◽  
Night Time ◽  
Noise Mapping ◽  
Noise Parameters ◽  
Spatial Noise

Abstract Noise pollution assessment was carried out in selected traffic junctions of Imphal city of Manipur, India. The noise pollution assessment was carried out using noise parameters and indices such as L10, L50, L90, Leq for selected traffic junctions during the different periods of the day, i.e., morning, noon, and evening hours. The study of equivalent noise level (Leq), noise parameters, and various noise indices have enabled the evaluation of the overall traffic noise environment of the city. The traffic noise indices such as traffic noise index (TNI), noise climate (NC), traffic noise pollution level (LNP), noise exposure index (NEI) along with day time (LD), night time (LN) average, and day-night (Ldn) noise levels were assessed for the selected traffic junctions. Moreover, spatial noise mapping was carried out using the geostatistical interpolation technique to evaluate the changes of traffic noise scenarios during the different time zones of the day. The Leq values in few traffic junctions exceeded the required noise standards. The study shows equivalent noise level ranging between 52.2–69.9 dB(A) during the morning (7–10 am), 52.4–69.3 dB(A) during noon (12 noon-2 pm), and 54.6–71.1 dB(A) during the evening (4–7 pm) hours, respectively.

Environmental Protection and Regulations in India: Role of the Central Pollution Control Board

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 645-663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakash Chand
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Pollution Control ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
National Committee ◽  
Control Board ◽  
Central Pollution Control Board ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Control

Since independence, Indian policymakers have attempted to address environmental problems by passing a number of rules and regulations as per the vision of the constitution and in response to the requirement of time. However, due to the prevalent poverty and the developmental compulsions of the nation, environment and its protection was not a priority of the government till the end of the 1960s. But, the 1972 Stockholm Conference on Human Environment brought a marked shift in India’s approach to environmental issues. The conference proved to be a turning point in India’s perception on environment and facilitated the creation of the National Committee on Environmental Planning and Co-ordination (NCEPC) in 1972. The NCEPC triggered a rise in environmental legislation, beginning with the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974, which provided for the creation of Pollution Control Boards for the control of water pollution at national and state levels and empowered them to enforce the law. The boards were later empowered to deal with air pollution by Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981 and acted as regulatory mechanisms to environmental protection. This article primarily deals with the role of the Central Pollution Control Board as a regulatory authority to environmental protection and regulations in India.

scholarly journals Noise Descriptors For Kota Metropolis, Rajasthan (India)

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 176-189
Author(s):  
Kuldeep Kuldeep ◽  
Sohil Sisodiya ◽  
Dr. Anil K. Mathur
Keyword(s):  
Noise Level ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Pollution Level ◽  
Exposure Index ◽  
Noise Levels ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
High Noise ◽  
Sampling Locations ◽  
The City

The most common environmental concern in metropolitan cities worldwide is noise pollution. Kota metropolis (India) is also suffering from the problem of the increased noise level in the urban environment. Kota metropolis has been selected for the assessment of noise pollution. The main reasons behind the increasing level of noise in the city are increased population, rapid urbanization and industrialization, increased transportation facilities, urban development, construction and demolition works etc. The noise levels were recorded for day-time (6 am to 10 pm) as per Indian standard time for 96 days. Sixteen sampling points are made within the city depending upon the category of area/zone such as industrial, residential, silence and commercial. Six days were prescribed for each sampling location for noise level measurement. Noise descriptors such as Lmax, Lmin, L10, L50, L90, NC (noise climate), Lnp (noise pollution level), Leq (equivalent noise level), and NEI (noise exposure index) were computed with the observed data. Noise descriptors are very useful to indicate the physiological and psychological effects of noise pollution associated with noise levels. It makes regulating agency to take necessary actions in high noise areas for noise vulnerable groups such as Childs, old persons etc. Noise levels were recorded with the digital sound level meter " HTC SL-1350". Obtained equivalent noise levels were in between 65 dB(A) to 85 dB(A). The results were then compared with the WHO standards of community noise levels, and Indian noise pollution standards. It is noticed that the noise levels in all monitoring stations were well above the limits of the standards prescribed by the WHO and CPCB. Small variations in noise levels were observed for all sampling locations i.e. noise levels were almost similar at sampling locations. Noise levels were distinct in magnitude for morning and evenings hours. Noise Exposure Index (NEI) was greater than 1 which shows significant high noise levels in all the sampling locations. Kota metropolis desperately needs new strategies to reduces the high noise level in the city. Regulating agencies should take necessary action before things get out of control. Some immediate actions are suggested in the study.

scholarly journals A comparative study of air quality assessment before and during lockdown among Metro Cities of India

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-185
Author(s):  
P. Chaturvedi ◽  
Kajal S. Rathore ◽  
Mayank Chaturvedi ◽  
Shiv Om Singh
Keyword(s):  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Pollution Control ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
Control Board ◽  
Air Quality Assessment ◽  
Sulphur Oxides ◽  
Central Pollution Control Board

The aim of present study was to compare the air quality before and during lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic at selected metro cities of India (Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Mumbai). The data of the selected parameters (Particulate Matter having diameter equal to or less than 2.5micron (PM2.5), Particulate Matter having diameter equal to or less than 10micron (PM10), Nitrogen oxides (NO2), Ammonia (NH3), Sulphur oxides (SO2) Carbon monoxides (CO), and Ozone (O3) for the present study was collected from the official website of Central pollution Control Board (CPCB) and analyzed by calculating mean, standard deviation, total variance, and correlation coefficient. Dendrogram analysis was also performed site wise. The concentration of all the parameters except ozone was found highest at Delhi among all the sites. Ozone values were found highest at Bangalore. A strong correlation was observed between PM10 and PM2.5 at all the sites during the study period. A great change in the values of all the studied parameters was observed before and during the lockdown periods. In metro cities values of PM2.5 was found higher than PM10 except at Bangalore where values of PM2.5 was found lower than PM10. Among all the studied metro cities, Delhi was found highly polluted before and during the lockdown period while Bangalore was found least polluted.

scholarly journals STUDY OF NOISE ON PASSENGER CAR SPEED

ASTONJADRO ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 195
Author(s):  
Syaiful Syaiful ◽  
Almas Fathin Irbah
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Noise Level ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Sound Level ◽  
Pollution Level ◽  
The Road ◽  
The Government ◽  
Level Meter ◽  
Motorized Vehicles

<p>Bogor Regency has an economic growth rate including the highest among cities and other districts around the Jakarta Capital Region. Regarding the condition of the vehicle population in Bogor district, the number of motorized vehicles in 2017 and 2018 experienced a growth of between 2% and 12%. In contrast to the growth rate of vehicles, the road growth rate is only 0.1% per year. Nurul Hidayah Mosque is located on Jalan Salabenda, the object of the author's research to find out how much influence the sound of motorized vehicles has on worship activities around the Nurul Hidayah mosque. In public transport car speed, motorcycle speed, and private car speed do not have a significant effect on the noise pollution produced. The noise level around the Nurul Hidayah Mosque, Jalan Salabenda Raya, Bogor Regency which has been measured the smallest is 56.4 dBA. This value exceeds the noise threshold of the Noise Level Standard Value for the Ministerial Decree, which is 55 dBA. So that it requires attention and cooperation from the government and the community to overcome the noise in the worship area. The calculation and analysis obtained is on the equation with the largest R Square value on the fourth day of the study, the third point (Sound Level Meter 3), with a contribution of 22.67%. Like the equation on the side, y = 73.251 + 0.004x<sub>1</sub>-0.311x<sub>2</sub>-0.003x<sub>3</sub>. The meaning of this equation is that if there is no decrease in the speed of motorbikes, private cars and public transport cars, the noise pollution level in SLM3 is 73,251 dBA. If there is an increase in the speed of public transport cars by 0.004, the decrease of motorbikes by 0.311, and an increase in the speed of private cars by 0.003, the noise pollution level will decrease by 0.31 dBA at SLM3.</p>

scholarly journals Assessment of Phenolic Compounds in the Surface Waters of Godavari Canal, Andhra Pradesh, India

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 338-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Kumar ◽  
M Pacha
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Surface Waters ◽  
Pollution Control ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Control Board ◽  
Grab Sampling ◽  
Sampling Locations ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Central Pollution Control Board

The present study was intended to determine the concentrations of phenolic compounds in surface waters of Godavari canal by molecular spectrophotometry. Samples were collected from fifteen sampling stations using grab sampling method for a period of four months (from November to February) at 10 day intervals. Total phenols in water samples were determined using molecular spectrophotometry after distillation, complexation with 4-aminoantipyrine and extraction into chloroform. The concentration of phenolic compounds was reported in the range of 80-179 mg/lit, well within the limits considering the earlier reports in the literature and the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India. Relatively higher levels of phenolic compounds (100-179 mg/lit) were reported in nine out of fifteen sampling locations. Statistical analysis showed that there is a significant difference in the concentrations of phenolic compounds in the month of November with respect to January (at p = 0.05) and November with respect to February (at p < 0.05).

scholarly journals Traffic Noise Assessment at Residential Areas in Skudai, Johor

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 02024
Author(s):  
F.S. Sulaiman ◽  
N. Darus ◽  
N. Mashros ◽  
Z. Haron ◽  
K. Yahya
Keyword(s):  
Noise Level ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Traffic Volume ◽  
Sound Level ◽  
Pollution Level ◽  
Vehicle Speed ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Traffic Characteristics ◽  
Noise Assessment

Vehicles passing by on roadways in residential areas may produce unpleasant traffic noise that affects the residents. This paper presents the traffic noise assessment of three selected residential areas located in Skudai, Johor. The objectives of this study are to evaluate traffic characteristics at selected residential areas, determine related noise indices, and assess impact of traffic noise. Traffic characteristics such as daily traffic volume and vehicle speed were evaluated using automatic traffic counter (ATC). Meanwhile, noise indices like equivalent continuous sound pressure level (LAeq), noise level exceeded 10% (L10) and 90% (L90) of measurement time were determined using sound level meter (SLM). Besides that, traffic noise index (TNI) and noise pollution level (LNP) were calculated based on the measured noise indices. The results showed an increase in noise level of 60 to 70 dBA maximum due to increase in traffic volume. There was also a significant change in noise level of more than 70 dBA even though average vehicle speed did not vary significantly. Nevertheless, LAeq, TNI, and LNP values for all sites during daytime were lower than the maximum recommended levels. Thus, residents in the three studied areas were not affected in terms of quality of life and health.

scholarly journals Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on festival celebrations and noise pollution levels

Noise Mapping ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-93
Author(s):  
Komal Kalawapudi ◽  
Taruna Singh ◽  
Ritesh Vijay ◽  
Nitin Goyal ◽  
Rakesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Noise Level ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Pollution Level ◽  
Noise Levels ◽  
Indian Culture ◽  
Pollution Levels ◽  
Level Data ◽  
New Guidelines ◽  
The City ◽  
Mumbai City

Abstract India is a country where every religion and community celebrates their culture. Festivals have an important role in Indian culture and are celebrated whole-heartedly by the citizens. Most of these celebrations culminate to causing pollution especially noise pollution due to festivities and rituals. One such festival is Ganesh Chaturthi or Ganeshotsav which is magnificently celebrated in Maharashtra state of India. In the present study, noise pollution levels during Ganeshotsav at famous community pandals in Mumbai city were monitored in the year 2020. Noise level data was analyzed based on indices such as L 10, L 50, L 90, noise pollution level (LNP ) and noise climate (NC). Comparison of noise levels was carried out for the collected data during Ganesh Chaturthi in the previous years of 2018 and 2019. The city witnessed simple festival celebration in eco-friendly manner leading to significant decrease in noise levels due to CoVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic situation is an eye-opener for the city administration with demonstration in reduction of noise pollution. Many aspects of the pandemic can be carried forward in making new guidelines and policies to curtail pollution and eco-friendly celebration of festivals.

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