The concentration of metals in drinking water of Universiti Putra Malaysia, Bintulu Campus

Ajis @ Reni, Lotezcia (2007) The concentration of metals in drinking water of Universiti Putra Malaysia, Bintulu Campus. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

The study of metals concentration in drinking water in Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus has been conducted from the 13th to 2?1h November 2006. A total of eight (8) metals such as sodium (Na), calcium (Ca) magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), lead (Pb) and copper (Cu) was analyzed. The water samples were analyzed for these metals were from six (6) sampling stations. The results showed that most of the concentrations of metals in the water samples analyzed, were below the standard requirements approved on WHO and Malaysia Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality. However, there were three (3) metals that were analyzed were higher than the standards which were manganese, iron and lead. The contaminants of manganese, iron and lead might occur from sources such as plumbing fixtures and distribution pipelines. This may cause the water to have aesthetic problems such as undesirable taste and discolouration of water. Health wise threat could also occur especially for lead as it exceeds the standards in high amount. Therefore, this study suggest that the management of Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus, should remove and replace the piping system with new ones especially the ones within the buildings.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences
Depositing User:	Mr. Azman Mohamad
Date Deposited:	17 Dec 2024 02:49
Last Modified:	17 Dec 2024 02:49
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2282

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