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What is noise pollution?
Noise pollution can be defined as the important increase in sound levels in the environment and is one of the important factors that deteriorates the environmental quality of the territory.
The undertaking of any human activity almost always involves a more or less high sound level.
Depending on the type, duration, place and time at which it occurs, sound may be annoying, uncomfortable or may even alter the physical or psychological well-being of living beings. In this case, it is called noise and is considered pollution.
Noise pollution has two aspects:
Depending on the type, duration, place and time at which it occurs, sound may be annoying, uncomfortable or may even alter the physical or psychological well-being of living beings. In this case, it is called noise and is considered pollution.
Noise pollution has two aspects:
- Environmental noise pollution.
- Pollution from occasional noise sources.
There are two fundamental sources of environmental noise pollution:
- Traffic, especially road traffic (generic in all cities).
- Leisure, night time and public meeting activities (which also exist in all cities) of greater or lesser extent depending on the weather.
The noise levels in Madrid do not cause hearing problems or specific problems. The most notable and harmful effects are those that disturb sleep and could cause illnesses in which stress is a determining factor.
The public is deeply aware of noise pollution and it is currently the source of a large number of complaints and claims from the public.
Related files
Definition guide about noise pollution(PDF, 11 Kbytes)
The noise pollution system essentially consists of a series of remote stations that can acquire information on the noise conditions in their environment and transmit it to a central station where the data are processed.(PDF, 14 Kbytes)
The aim of this law is to prevent and reduce noise pollution, in order to avoid and reduce harmfull effects to human health, goods or environment.(PDF, 83 Kbytes)
Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2002 relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise (PDF, 276 Kbytes)
Directive 2002/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 March 2002 on the establishment of rules and procedures with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at Community airports(PDF, 120 Kbytes)
Directive 2000/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 May 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors(PDF, 751 Kbytes)
