Better to regulate pollution sources
MUCH attention has been given to the closure of the Cheras Batu 11 and Bukit Tampoi water treatment plants. The level of ammonia in Sungai Langat at Cheras Batu 11 was reported to have reached 6.4mg/l, whereas at Bukit Tampoi, the level was at 4.2mg/l. These were beyond the acceptable 1.5mg/l. The...
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| description | MUCH attention has been given to the closure of the Cheras Batu 11 and Bukit Tampoi water treatment plants. The level of ammonia in Sungai Langat at Cheras Batu 11 was reported to have reached 6.4mg/l, whereas at Bukit Tampoi, the level was at 4.2mg/l. These were beyond the acceptable 1.5mg/l.
The issue of ammonia, or more scientifically accurate ammoniacal nitrogen or total ammonia nitrogen (TAN), contamination in Klang Valley rivers is long-standing.
Throughout the years, a number of cases have been reported in Sungai Selangor and Sungai Langat catchments. The circumstances and source may vary, but in either case, it boils down to the same issue; pollution.
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| spelling | iium-359212018-06-20T06:58:29Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/35921/ Better to regulate pollution sources Zainudin, Zaki GE Environmental Sciences TC401 River, lake, and water-supply engineering (General) TD169 Environmental protection TD172 Environmental pollution TD194 Environmental effects of industries and plants TD201 Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes MUCH attention has been given to the closure of the Cheras Batu 11 and Bukit Tampoi water treatment plants. The level of ammonia in Sungai Langat at Cheras Batu 11 was reported to have reached 6.4mg/l, whereas at Bukit Tampoi, the level was at 4.2mg/l. These were beyond the acceptable 1.5mg/l. The issue of ammonia, or more scientifically accurate ammoniacal nitrogen or total ammonia nitrogen (TAN), contamination in Klang Valley rivers is long-standing. Throughout the years, a number of cases have been reported in Sungai Selangor and Sungai Langat catchments. The circumstances and source may vary, but in either case, it boils down to the same issue; pollution. Read more: Better to regulate pollution sources - Columnist - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnist/better-to-regulate-pollution-sources-1.495409#ixzz2urigOG2g New Straits Times Press (NSTP) 2014-03-01 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/35921/1/BetterNST010314.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/35921/2/Better_to_regulate_pollution_sources_-_Columnist_-_New_Straits_Times.pdf Zainudin, Zaki (2014) Better to regulate pollution sources. New Straits Times. pp. 14-15. ISSN 01266675 http://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnist/better-to-regulate-pollution-sources-1.495409 |
| spellingShingle | GE Environmental Sciences TC401 River, lake, and water-supply engineering (General) TD169 Environmental protection TD172 Environmental pollution TD194 Environmental effects of industries and plants TD201 Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes Zainudin, Zaki Better to regulate pollution sources |
| title | Better to regulate pollution sources |
| title_full | Better to regulate pollution sources |
| title_fullStr | Better to regulate pollution sources |
| title_full_unstemmed | Better to regulate pollution sources |
| title_short | Better to regulate pollution sources |
| title_sort | better to regulate pollution sources |
| topic | GE Environmental Sciences TC401 River, lake, and water-supply engineering (General) TD169 Environmental protection TD172 Environmental pollution TD194 Environmental effects of industries and plants TD201 Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes |
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