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Causes of Noise Pollution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1) Construction Equipment:
In the construction of roads and buildings different types of machines and equipments are used which causes noise pollution. Machinery used for construction includes pavement breakers, bulldozers, pneumatic hammers, loaders, dump trucks, air compressors, etc. is also responsible for noise pollution to a great extent.

 

2) Aircrafts:
Earlier the national parks and wastelands were considered to be the pollution free zones. At these places people travel for relaxation. In these areas low flying military aircrafts has caused noise pollution.

 

3) Traffic:
The biggest source of noise pollution is traffic, especially in urban areas. The number of automobile vehicles has increased in the past few years. Therefore, the problem of traffic created by these vehicles is a significant source of noise pollution. Exhaust system of autos, trucks, buses and motorcycles also cause noise pollution.

 

4)Industrial Noise:
Different machines used in industries cause noise pollution. These machines include compressors, motors and other machinery. In the premises of industries it is recommended to grow trees, which act as absorbents of noise.

 

5) Household Equipment:
The household equipments such as mixers, vacuum cleaners and other noise creating equipments. These machines do not cause much noise pollution but it should not be neglected.

 

6) Railway Stations:
Locomotive engines, horns and whistles and switching and shunting operation in rail yards are the major sources of noise pollution.

 

Other Causes:
Plumbing equipment, boilers, air conditioners, fans and generators cause noise pollution to some extent. Noise created by people in public places and Loudspeakers used in public places are responsible for creating noise pollution.