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Assessment Of Noise Pollution Level In Abakaliki Metropolis, Ebonyi State Nigeria

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  • Andrew M OROKE

    (Centre for Environmental management, University of Nigeria)

  • Elif SARIHAN

    (Urban Systems Engineering MSc, University of Debrecen)

  • Emeka B OGBUENE

    (Centre for Environmental management, University of Nigeria)

  • Chinedu ANI

    (Centre for Environmental management, University of Nigeria)

Abstract

World Health Organization classified noise as a major environmental pollution. Noise pollution has major impact on human health, such as physical, physiological, psychological and performance related effects. This study assessed the level of noise pollution in Abakaliki Metropolis. Eight sampling locations comprising residential and mixed residential (with commercial and entertainment) were monitored. The result showed that the mean level of noise pollution in the morning time (9 – 12 noon) was generally higher than the evening (5pm – 7pm). The mean noise level ranges from 46.85 dB(A) – 80.05 dB(A) in the morning period and 30.6 d B(A) -78.6 dB(A) in the evening.The mean noise level in the residential areas were lower than the mixed residential and commercial area, while mean noise level in mixed residential areas were above WHO permissible level of 55 dB (A). The study concluded that current noise level in the mixed residential pose serious health threat the residents of the area. It was recommended that Public enlightenment campaigns, increased electricity distribution, enforcement of environmental laws and continuous monitoring of noise level should be put in place in order to mitigate the menace of noise pollution in the area.

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  • Andrew M OROKE & Elif SARIHAN & Emeka B OGBUENE & Chinedu ANI, 2020. "Assessment Of Noise Pollution Level In Abakaliki Metropolis, Ebonyi State Nigeria," Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management, Research Centre in Public Administration and Public Services, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 15(1), pages 75-83, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:rom:terumm:v:15:y:2020:i:1:p:75-83
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