Open AccessNoise Pollution Measurement in High-traffic Streets of Durres Municipality
Author(s) -
Marsida Klemo,
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Osman Metalla,
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Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international scientific conference eraz. knowledge based sustainable development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
ISSN - 2683-5568
DOI - 10.31410/eraz.2021.377
Subject(s) - noise pollution , morning , noise (video) , pollution , noise level , environmental science , traffic noise , road traffic , geography , transport engineering , telecommunications , engineering , noise reduction , physics , computer science , acoustics , ecology , sound pressure , astronomy , artificial intelligence , image (mathematics) , biology
The inspection of noise pollution in urban areas can affect positively the health and welfare of residents. This paper analyzes the noise pollution in high-traffic streets of different areas in Durres Municipality. Measurements carried out by using TESTO 816-1 supply were investigated and compared to see the highest equivalent noise level during morning and night time. The results were evidenced and conclusions were reported. It was found a difference between the average equivalent noise levels of areas/streets monitored. During morning the highest value was observed in the industrial area (Dogana street) with = 61.02 dB followed by the commercial area (Adria street) with = 59.04 dB and the residential area (Stefan Kaculini - Glaukia street) with = 57.6 dB. The highest equivalent noise level during the night was observed in the commercial area (Egnatia street) with = 52.04 dB. The findings achieved by this study showed also that noise pollution levels noticed were higher than permissible levels and most of this pollution was caused by vehicle traffic.