Evaluación de la contaminación acústica en el mercado central y el mercado La Unión de la ciudad de Macas

Abstract

The main objective of the current research work was to evaluate noise pollution in the "Central" and "La Unión" markets in the city of Macas. Once it was demonstrated that noise pollution does exist, it designed a mitigation plan in order to reduce and control high noise levels. The present research work used different methodologies such as: documented and explanatory that allowed knowing more clearly the problem of the study area and thus proposing alternative solutions. To begin the analysis, the strategic sampling points were located and obtained with the mesh method and georeferenced with the GPS taking into consideration 10 points of greater influence of noise in each market. Consequently, it made the data collection with the type 1 sound level meter whose data were used for statistical analysis and the respective design of noise maps. It concluded that in the "Central" market: in 8 of the 10 points found ranges from 65-70 dB. Likewise, the points with the lowest noise levels were the P9 and P10 with range between 60-65 dB. On the other hand, in the "La Unión" market found levels above 60 dB in all 10 points exceeding the maximum permissible noise limits. According to findings, it proposed a mitigation plan establishing strategies for the possible reduction of noise pollution in the study areas and thus contributes positively to improve the welfare of traders, customers, residents of the area and people passing through the place.