Noise pollution refers to unwanted sound produced by human activities that can harm humans or animals. Some sources of noise pollution include transportation like vehicles, railways, and aircraft as well as industrial noise and loud speakers. Noise pollution can cause hearing loss in humans and stress, hormone imbalances, and abandonment of offspring in animals. Strategies to reduce noise pollution include planting trees, regular maintenance of sound-generating machinery, and using soundproofing materials in buildings.

1. Environmental
Studies
Karan Shah
BBA LLB
ASSIGNMENT:
Noise Pollution

2. Index
• Noise Pollution
• Types of Noise Pollution
• Noise Laws
• Sources of Noise Pollution
• Effect of Noise Pollution on Humans
• Effect of Noise Pollution on Animals
• Tools for Calculating Noise Pollution
• Noise Control Strategy
• Case Study
• Bibiliography

3. What is Noise Pollution?
• Noise pollution refers to unwanted
sound produced by human
activities
• Noise pollution or Noise
disturbance is the disturbing or
excessive noise that may harm the
activity or balance of human or
animal life

4. Types of Noise Pollution
Domestic Noise
Commercial Noise
Transportation Noise

5. Transportation Noise
Railway Noise
Vehicle Noise
Aircraft Noise

6. Noise Laws
Noise pollution is a major problem in India.
The government of India has rules &
regulations against firecrackers and
loudspeakers, but enforcement is extremely
lax. Awaaz Foundation is an Indian NGO
working to control noise pollution from
various sources through advocacy, public
interest litigation, awareness, and
educational campaigns since 2003.

7. Sources of Noise Pollution
> Industrial noise also adds to the already
unfavorable state of noise pollution.
> Loud speakers, plumbing, boilers,
generators, air conditioners, fans, and vacuum
cleaners add to the existing noise pollution.

8. Effect Of Noise Pollution On Humans
1. Chronic exposure to noise may cause noise-induced
hearing loss. Older males exposed to significant
occupational noise demonstrate significantly reduced
hearing sensitivity than their non-exposed peers.

9. Effect Of Noise Pollution On Humans
2. Unwanted noise can damage physiological and psychological
health. Noise pollution can cause annoyance and aggression,
high stress levels, hearing loss, sleep disturbances, and other
harmful effects.

10. Effect On Animals & Aquatic Life
1. An impact of noise on animal life is the reduction of usable
habitat that noisy areas may cause, which in the case of
endangered species may be part of the path to extinction. Noise
pollution has caused the death of certain species of whales that
beached themselves after being exposed to the loud sound of
military sonar .

11. Effect On Animals & Aquatic Life
2. Some other effects on wildlife & aquatic animals are:
> Hormone Imbalance
> Chronic Stress
> Panic & Escape Behavior
> Abandonment of Offspring
> Injury

12. 1. 2. Decibel MeterCalibrator

13. Noise Control Strategy
> Planting bushes and trees in and around
sound generating sources is an effective solution
for noise pollution.
> Regular servicing and tuning of automobiles
can effectively reduce the noise pollution.
> Buildings can be designed with suitable noise
absorbing material for the walls, windows, and
ceilings.

14. Noise Control Strategy
> Workers should be provided with equipment's
such as ear plugs and earmuffs for hearing
protection .
> Similar to automobiles, lubrication of the
machinery and servicing should be done to
minimize noise generation.
> Soundproof doors and windows can be installed
to block unwanted noise from outside.

15. Case Study :
• Noise Pollution and Human Health: A Case Study of Municipal
Corporation of Delhi
BY : Ghuncha Firdaus
Ateeque Ahmad

16. Bibliography :
•Google
•Wiki
•sagepub.com
•blog.ted.com

17. Thank
You