pollution - noise pollution

WELCOME TO THE PRESENTATIONTOPIC : NOISE POLLUTION

SUBMITTED BY,ANJU ALIAS

POLLUTIONIt is the introduction of contaminants into the

natural environment that cause adverse change.

Pollution can take form of chemical substance or energy such as noise, heat or light.

Pollutants are the components of pollution can be either foreign substance or naturally occurring contaminants.

Types of pollution Air pollutionWater pollutionNoise pollutionSoil pollutionThermal pollutionE-waste pollution

NOISE POLLUTION It is the disturbance or excessive noise that may

harm the activity or balance of human or animal life.Noise is generally used as an unwanted sound or

sound produces unpleasant effects and discomfort on the ears.

Sound that is unwanted or disrupts one’s quality of life is called as noise. When there is lot of noise in the environment, it is termed as noise pollution.

Sound becomes undesirable when it disturbs the normal activities such as working, sleeping, and during conversations

It is an underrated environmental problem because of the fact that we can’t see, smell, or taste it.

World Health Organization stated that “Noise must be recognized as a major threat to human well-being”

Sources of Noise PollutionTransportation systems are the main source of noise

pollution in urban areas.

Construction of buildings, highways, and streets cause a lot of noise, due to the usage of air compressors, bulldozers, loaders, dump trucks, and pavement breakers.

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.

Effects of noise pollutionGenerally, problems caused by noise pollution

include stress related illnesses, speech interference, hearing loss, sleep disruption, and lost productivity.

Rise in blood pressurePhysical development of fetous.Reduce concentration.Causes serious mental disorders.

Remedial measuresPlanting treesRegular serving of automobiles.Building can be designed with suitable noise

absorbing materials for the walls, window and sealing

Proper lubrication and maintains of machines.Workers should provided with ear plugs for

hearing protection.Factories and industries should located far from

residential area.

How to control noise pollution?The source of the noise must me reducedThe path of transmission of sound must be

stopped and receiver of noise must be safe guarded.

A general awareness programs to educate the people must be done.

Legal laws must be established and observed to prevent noise pollution.

Role of individuals in preventing the degradation of the quality of environmentReduce air pollution by driving less or by

good driving habits.Waste minimization.Educate citizens about wise use of water and

water resources.Recycling of Mobil phones.Sign up to renewable energy supplier.Use organic food and fertilizers.Buy cotton products such as clothes, bags and

shoes in ecofriendly way.

Use safer chemicals in labs.Use rechargeable batteries and electronic

items.Use less harmful detergents in your home

and at work place.Academic institutions should offer courses

such as environmental studies, management etc.

Thank you………………….