ASSESSMENT OF NOISE LEVEL WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR ENVIRONS, CALABAR, NIGERIA
Author(s): Josiah Nwabueze Obiefuna; Mercy Monday Ebak; Odu Patricia Karang; Ame Edet Ekong
Institute(s): 1,2 Department of Geography and Environmental Science, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Calabar; 3 Department of Geography Education, College of Education, Akamkpa, Cross River State; 4 Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Calabar
Volume 4 / Issue 2
Abstract
This study analyzed noise pollution level in the University of Calabar. The objectives were to determine the level of noise pollution as well as identify the various sources of noise pollution in the study area. To perform comparative analysis of noise levels in the school, data were collected using PYLE PSPL25 Digital sound level meter. Data was collected from 12 sampled points that were randomly selected and at different timings (8-10 am, 12-2 pm and 4-6 pm). A survey questionnaire was used to elicit information from students and lecturers. Results were presented in tables and figures. The study found that levels of noise in the University was high, between 40 and 72.6 dB, exceeded the acceptable level of noise set by WHO. The major sources of noise were identified to be noise from generating sets, vehicles, and noise from students. This noise affects teaching and learning in various ways. The study proffers several measures which, if implemented, would help to reduce noise levels in the school and make them conform to WHO standards.
Number of Pages: 15
Number of Words: 5121
First Page: 21
Last Page: 36