HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecibel reading Delaware River- sampleHow Loud Is 70 Decibels?
70 decibels is as loud as a washing machine or a dishwasher. It is a moderate noise level.
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Noise study conducted at Delaware River Solar Harris Road project on 4/23/2024.
How loud is too loud?
140 db
Being exposed to high levels of noise negatively impacts your hearing Hearing threshold
and :an impact your overall health. According to specialized research, the safe 120 db
exposure limit is 85 decibels for no more than 8 hours per day � ...... • • .. Dangerous/
110 db painful
Here are some common decibel levels: 100 db ... very noisy
90 db
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85 db
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Leaves Whisper Normal Busy city
Hairdryer MP3 Rock
Plane Gunshot/
rustling conversation traffic
player concert
taking Fireworks
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- 0-30 dB is "Very Quiet"
- 31-60 dB is"Quiet"
61-80 is"Annoying"
80+ dB is "Potentially Damaging"
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- 0 feet from inverter. 67 decibels
2 -100 feet from inverter. 51 decibels
3 - 150 feet from inverter. 47 decibels
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