Eze Ambrose Chukwumeuche,
Ibiba Taiwo Horsfall,
- Doctoral Scholar, Doctoral Scholar, Centre for Environmental Management and Green Energy, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria
- Doctoral Scholar, Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Rivers State University, Nkpoluoroworukwo, P.M.B. 5080, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract
Noise pollution has emerged as a significant environmental health concern in urban centers, particularly in rapidly developing cities like Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This study presents a comprehensive, location-based comparative assessment of ambient noise levels across selected zones within Port Harcourt metropolis, including residential, commercial, industrial, and traffic-dense areas. Sound level measurements were conducted in the different areas of Port-Harcourt metropolis. High-density and low-density residential neighborhoods, busy roadways, business centers, road intersections, and passenger loading parks were the study locations chosen. In order to observe the impact of generator noise, noise levels in a few areas near telecommunication masts were also taken into account. To ascertain the degree of noise in the city of Port Harcourt, an assessment and analysis of noise pollution levels were conducted. The noise pollution level (NPL) at sampling point 1 was found to be 110.8 dB(A), significantly higher than the NPL at sampling point 2, which was 86.3 dB(A). This greater NPL may be related to the type of activities occurring at sampling point 1 primarily consisting of markets and motor parks. Following the investigation, it was found that the areas with the highest noise pollution levels were loading parks and traffic intersections, followed by business nerve centers. A consequence of industrialization and urbanization, noise pollution is now widely acknowledged as a serious issue for metropolitan regions’ quality of life. The increase in the population and in the number of circulating vehicles has led to an increase in noise pollution as well, the number of generators in Nigeria have also contributed to the rise in noise pollution because most of the industries now rely on generator for the source of power supply. In order to reduce harmful health effects, findings highlight the need for efficient urban noise management plans, public awareness initiatives, and regulatory policy enforcement.
Keywords: Urban Noise Surge, Generator-Driven Decibels, Traffic and Terminal Roar, Commercial Zone Clatter, Noise Hotspots Mapping
[This article belongs to International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control ]
Eze Ambrose Chukwumeuche, Ibiba Taiwo Horsfall. Assessment of Noise Pollution Level in Port Harcourt City: a Location Based Comparative Study. International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control. 2025; 03(02):7-17.
Eze Ambrose Chukwumeuche, Ibiba Taiwo Horsfall. Assessment of Noise Pollution Level in Port Harcourt City: a Location Based Comparative Study. International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control. 2025; 03(02):7-17. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijenpc/article=2025/view=224837
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| Volume | 03 |
| Issue | 02 |
| Received | 06/06/2025 |
| Accepted | 30/07/2025 |
| Published | 08/08/2025 |
| Publication Time | 63 Days |
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