A pilot study to assess residential noise exposure near natural gas compressor stations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

U.S. natural gas production increased 40% from 2000 to 2015. This growth is largely related to technological advances in horizontal drilling and high-volume hydraulic fracturing. Environmental exposures upon impacted communities are a significant public health concern. Noise associated with natural gas compressor stations has been identified as a major concern for nearby residents, though limited studies exist.

Objectives

We conducted a pilot study to characterize noise levels in 11 homes located in Doddridge County, West Virginia, and determined whether these levels differed based on time of day, indoors vs. outdoors, and proximity of homes to natural gas compressor stations. We also compared noise levels at increasing distances from compressor stations to availa

SUBMITTER: Boyle MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5378322 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature