Boundary Noise Monitoring
Noise is commonly defined as unwanted sound, independent of loudness that can produce a desired physiological or psychological effect in an individual, and that may interfere with the social ends of an individual or group. Boundary and environmental noise will be an issue, especially in industrial areas or high population areas, and the source of noise and their adverse effects on our well being can be varied.
It is important for several reasons, including:
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Protecting public health: Excessive noise can have negative impacts on human health, such as hearing damage, stress, and sleep disturbance. Environmental noise monitoring helps to ensure that noise levels are within acceptable limits and protects the public from harmful exposure.
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Maintaining community well-being: Noise pollution can affect the quality of life in communities and impact their well-being. Environmental noise monitoring helps to identify sources of excessive noise and implement measures to reduce their impact.
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Compliance with regulations: Environmental noise monitoring is often required by federal, state, and local laws and regulations, such as the Environmental Protection Agency's Noise Control Act, to ensure that facilities and operations are meeting their obligations for controlling noise pollution.
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Managing urban development: Environmental noise monitoring is an important tool in the planning and management of urban development, helping to ensure that new development and land use changes do not negatively impact existing communities.
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Improving environmental decision-making: Environmental noise monitoring provides data and information that can inform decision-making related to environmental management, such as identifying and addressing sources of noise pollution and developing mitigation strategies.
Environmental noise monitoring plays a critical role in protecting public health, maintaining community well-being, complying with regulations, managing urban development, and improving environmental decision-making.
The boundary noise monitoring is conducted based on the following guideline:
- Environmental Quality Act 1974, Part IV, Prohibition and Control of Pollution, Regulation 23, Restriction on noise pollution
- The Planning Guidelines For Environmental Noise Limit and Control Requirement
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