Noise pollution in the city of Basra

Abstract

The present study aimed at analyzing of noise pollution as an one type of environmental pollution ; by means of exploring its causes, effects, measuring techniques, and controls.The noise pollution has serious impacts on exposed person representing many physiological and psychological damages such as deafness.This study concluded that noise levels in Basra city is very high, exceeding 68 dBA Standard. Its ranged from moderately loud to painful levels in some selected sites.Thus,it recommended to carrying more detailed field surveys on noise pollution, and applying the control measures.