Assessment of noise pollution in the city of Hardwar (Uttaranchal) India

Abstract

A study has been made to assess the noise pollution at six places of Hardwar city. Study was carried out for the period of three to five hours on 25th May-2002 for the parameters average, minimum and maximum noise in different categorized area. The results revealed that minimum and maximum pollution of noise varied between 56.1 to 83.6 dB(A) Leq.in the city. The present paper will be key for the awareness of public and authorities to take an action for control of noise pollution creators.

Keywords

• dB(A)Leq
• Silence zone
• noise pollution