Study of noise leves in the city of Kumasi
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2015-04-16
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Kumasi is the capital town of Ashanti region and it has been observed that noise pollution is ever
increasing. Therefore it is imperative to conduct a research of noise levels at some areas in
Kumasi to ascertain its level, whether it conforms to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA )
standards. Measurements of daytime noise levels was car ried out in three bus terminals, two
timber industries, three churches and three funeral gatherings using DT-8852 Precision digital
sound level meter. The three bus terminals namely Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science and
Technology ( KNUST) Junction, Anloga Junction and Kejetia from the research had their
daytime noise levels of 78.8 dBA, 72.1 dBA and 78.3 dBA respectively. The two timber
industries, company A and company B had their day time noise levels of 84.1 dBA and 82.4
dBA respectively. Day time noise levels from the Church A, Church B and the Church C were
78.3 dBA, 82.8 dBA and 81.4 dBA respectively. Funeral ground 1 recorded the highest noise
level of 84 dBA, followed by funeral ground 3 of 83.6dBA then funeral ground 2 of 79.2dBA.
The bus terminals, timber industries, churches and funeral gatherings had their day time noise
levels exceeding the permissible levels of 70 dBA, 70 dBA, 60 dBA and 65dBA respectively by
EPA standards. It is recommended that the public should be made aware of the adve rse effects of
noise pollution. The Television, radio and newspaper should be used as media to promote
campaign on noise levels, its effect and control.
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A thesis submitted to The School of Graduate Studies Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science In Mechanical Engineering.