Evaluación comparativa de los niveles de ruido provenientes de los mercados de santa rosa de la ciudad de Riobamba y central de la ciudad de Ambato y su influencia en sus alrededores, año 2022

Abstract

The present work reflects the reality of a problem that affects the whole society; Noise pollution is a direct consequence of the activities in the city. The main objective was to determine the noise levels coming from the markets of Santa Rosa in the city of Riobamba and Central in the city of Ambato, and their influence on their surroundings, through the characterization and evaluation of noise in time and space. The monitoring points were determined through geoprocessing considering variables such as days and hours of agglomeration and areas of existing conglomerations (jobs, parking lots, dining rooms), establishing 26 monitoring points on the Central market platform and 19 on the Santa Rosa market platform. The methodology proposed in ministerial agreement 097-A book VI annexe 5 was followed for the noise evaluation. The noise level results were compared with the maximum limits allowed according to current legislation. The mapping of the acoustic situation was made using the ArcGIS computer software, which revealed that point 17 registered the highest decibels (70 to 71 dB) in the central market of Ambato; Similarly, point 9 registered the highest decibels (69 to 71 dB) in the Santa Rosa market. Surveys were carried out on passers-by in the area to determine the influence of this type of contamination. As a result, it is found that none of the noise emission points monitored in both establishments meets the established standard, exceeding the specified 60 decibels. Following the completion of the characterization and evaluation, a proposal for a noise reduction plan was made based on the findings. It is advised that the program put forth in the study be considered by the authorities for the benefit of the populace.