Francis, Olawale Abulude and Samuel, Dare Fagbayide and Smart, A Olubayode and Ebenezer, Alaba Adeoya (2018) Assessment of noise pollution due to generators in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. Environmental Research & Technology, 1 (3). pp. 1-4. ISSN 2636-8498
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Abstract
World Health Organization declared noise in large cities as pollution (third after water and air). Most areas in the world have this menace. This menace has been on the increase due to population growth, increase in vehicular movements, high industrial activities and many others. This attendant problem has resulted in many sicknesses and even death. One of the causes of noise pollution is generators. Many developing countries rely on them for different activities. Nigeria is inclusive. This study was embarked upon to assess the level of noise from generators using a sound level meter. Four locations were identified: two residential, commercial, and industrial areas. A total of one hundred generators was monitored. The mean results in dBA (minimum and maximum respectively) are: Oke Eri Estate – (88.7 ± 10.3, 90.5 ± 15.2), Housing Estate (81.7 ± 9.2, 85.0 ± 9.5), Stadium Road (84.8 ± 10.0, 113.4 ± 17.5) and FUTA Road (81.9 ± 9.3, 90.0 ± 15.2). The study concluded that the areas are noise polluted because the levels obtained are above the permissible limits.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Mr Adedamola Bameke |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Jun 2020 10:22 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Jun 2020 10:22 |
| URI: | http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/684 |
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