CONTROL AND STATISTICAL EVALUATION OF THE HIGH LEVELS OF NOISE IN THE MARKETS "LA UNIÓN" AND "CENTRAL" OF THE CITY OF MACAS

This work work consisted of the evaluation of noise pollution in the "Central" and "La Unión" market of the Macas city, having as one of the objectives the design of a mitigation plan in which measures were proposed to reduce and control high noise levels. Documented and explanatory methodologies were used, which allowed to identify the problem of the study area and thus propose new alternatives to reduce levels. To begin the analysis, the strategic sampling points were located, which were obtained with the mesh method and georeferenced with the Garmin GPS where 10 points with the greatest noise influence in each market were chosen, then we proceeded to the data collection with the type 1 level meter Delta OHM brand these served for the statistical analysis and design of noise maps, therefore, It was concluded that in the "Central" market 8 out of 10 points were found between 65 -70 dB, on the other hand the market "La Unión" the 10 points were found above 60 dB being above the maximum permissible limits in this way a mitigation plan was proposed for the reduction of noise pollution and ensure the welfare of merchants and people who transit through the place.