Noise Pollution:

CAUSES AND
EFFECTS
What is Noise Pollution?
Defined as the presence of unwanted or excessive
sound in the environment that disrupts or harms
human activities, health, or the natural balance of
ecosystems.
It is a from of pollution that negatively impacts
individuals, communities, and the environment.
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 CAUSES OF NOISE POLLUTION
C. COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONAL
A. INDUSTRIAL SOURCES SOURCES
1. Factories and Manufacturing Plants 1. Residential Areas
2. Construction Sites 2. Restaurants and Entertainment
3. Power Generation Facilities Venues
3. Outdoor Events and Festivals

D. OTHER SOURCES
B. TRANSPORTATION SOURCES
1. Household Appliances
1. Road Traffic
2. Personal Electronic Devices
2. Aircraft Noise
3. Loud Music and Entertainment
3. Railway and Subway Noise
Systems
 EFFECTS OF NOISE POLLUTION
B. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
A. HEALTH EFFECTS
1. Disruption of animal behavior and
1. Hearing Loss and Damages
communication
2. Sleep Disturbances and Insomnia
2. Negative Effects on Wildlife
3. Stress, anxiety, and psychological
Habitat
impacts
3. Interference with Natural
4. Cardiovascular Problems
Soundscapes and Ecosystems

C. SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EFFECTS

1. Interference with communication
and productivity
2. Decreased Quality of Life
3. Impact on Property Values and
Tourism
SOLUTIONS AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES
A. LEGISLATIVE AND REDULATORY
MEASURES
1. Setting Noise Standards and
Guidelines
2. Enforcement of Noise Regulations
B. URBAN PLANNINIG AND DESIGN
1. Zoning and Land Use Planning
2. Noise Barriers and Soundproofing
Measures
3. Green Spaces and Buffer Zones
C. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS
1. Noise Reduction in Transportation
Systems
2. Quieter Machinery and Equipment
3. Noise – Cancelling Technologies
D. INDIVIDUAL ACTIONS
1. Noise Reduction at Home
2. Responsible Use of Personal Electronic
Devices
3. Public Awareness and Education