Assessment Of Environmental Quality In Urban Schools Classrooms in Bekasi, Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract Environmental quality in urban schools is a major factor that can reduce the quality of life in cities. Although people’s exposure to environmental noise has become a global concern, most cities still experience noise levels that interfere with human activities. This aims to assess the impact of environmental noise in the vicinity of primary schools. Environmental quality measurements consist of noise, temperature, Carbon Monoxide (CO), Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and humidity measurements. Environmental quality measurements were conducted in 30 schools. Noise, CO, and CO2 measurements were taken in front of the school and temperature and humidity measurements were taken in the bathroom. The measurement results show that 100% of the noise level in the school is unqualified, the average CO2 concentration of the school is qualified, the average school temperature is still unqualified at above 90%, the average humidity level in the school is unqualified which is still above 50% while the CO concentration of 100% of the school is qualified. Recommendations to schools should pay attention to the level of humidity and temperature in the bathroom by providing better circulation.