Prefreezing treatmentAbstract
The main objective of this paper is to evaluate the noise pollution problem in the Jalandhar city and its effect on the
public. Transportation and horn used in vehicle are the major source of noise pollution. People reported that traffic noise is
the main cause of headache, high BP and dizziness problems. For this purpose present study was carried out at 4 different
locations with Sound Level Meter to assess the day noise level. The study revealed the fact that noise levels have reached an
alarming level. It is observed that all the selected location, the level of noise was found to be above prescribed noise
standard level of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) India and Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS). It is also observed
from the study that places with high traffic congestion, narrow roads, heavy constructional activities and poor traffic
management are more vulnerable to high levels.