The City Council resolution seeks to study the impacts of machinery noise and recommend improvements to sound regulations, addressing increasing noise pollution as Austin grows.
The resolution points to the challenges of using zoning laws to effectively manage noise pollution, emphasizing a need for comprehensive strategies to improve residents' quality of life.
Cities like San Antonio and Houston, along with Denver, Seattle, and Portland, have established noise limits under 70 decibels, aiding in the fight against noise pollution.
As noise pollution ranks as the second-largest environmental health issue after air pollution, the WHO's guideline recommends keeping nighttime noise below 40 decibels to safeguard public health.
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