Quality of drinking water in Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus

Summugan, Sumalatha (2007) Quality of drinking water in Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

The study of the quality of drinking water in Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus was done. The study was carried out to measure the alkalinity, total suspended solids (TSS), sulphate, and silica level in the drinking water and to compare the selected parameters with WHO standard and drinking water quality standards. Alkalinity and TSS were analyzed using the standard method of APHA 1995 meanwhile, sulphate and silica using the Hach Kit. The study was conducted on 13th October 2006 till 27th October 2006 whereby there were 3 different locations and 6 different samples were taken from tanks and pipes with 3 replicates were performed during the duration. Alkalinity, TSS and sulphate showed the values that were within the standard range recommended. However silica has no any standards recommended as it normally occurs in natural water. Sample 3, Sample 4 and Sample 6 were free from suspended solids, while Sample 1, Sample 2 and Sample 5 were higher probably due to the organic matter accumulations in the main tanks and also the amount of students patronizing more at Dewan Makan 2. This study showed the drinking water quality in Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus is still in the safe range of drinking water standards. Therefore the drinking water in UPMBC is potable and safe to be consumed by all the residents for all kind of usage according to the selected parameters that were analyzed in this study.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences
Depositing User:	Mr. Azman Mohamad
Date Deposited:	17 Dec 2024 07:13
Last Modified:	17 Dec 2024 07:13
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2304

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