Assessment of noise pollution from electricity generators in a high-density residential area

Nwasinachi U. Menkiti and Jonah C. Agunwamba

African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, 2015, vol. 7, issue 4, 306-312

Abstract: Noise pollution associated with household electricity generators is an emerging environmental degradation in many developing nations. The aim of this study is to evaluate noise pollution from the use of household electricity generators in a high-density residential area. A survey was conducted with 302 households who participated as respondents, and the procedure adopted noise measurements and a descriptive survey. Measured noise levels were compared with levels allowed by the World Health Organization (WHO). The average noise level of 97.60 dB obtained exceeded the WHO value of 50 dB allowed for residential areas. There was a significant test difference (p

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2015.1082370

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