Assessment of metal concentrations from recreational rivers in a tropical region (Jengka, Malaysia)
Abstract A recreational river may be exposed to some extent of metal pollution. Two rivers, namely Sungai Weh and Sungai Jempul, were selected for this study, as both areas offer recreational activities for residents in Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia. This study examines the concentration of selected meta...
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| author | Fazrul Razman Sulaiman Che Mohamad Fakhrul Hafiz Che Mohd Shamshudin Muhammad Haziq Abd Rahim Noorzamzarina Sulaiman |
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| description | Abstract A recreational river may be exposed to some extent of metal pollution. Two rivers, namely Sungai Weh and Sungai Jempul, were selected for this study, as both areas offer recreational activities for residents in Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia. This study examines the concentration of selected metals (Fe, Mn, and Pb), elucidates the possible sources, evaluates the toxicity loads, and estimates the potential health risk. Metal concentrations were analysed using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). The concentrations were found in the sequence of Fe > Pb > Mn. Hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) suggested that the metals’ origins included both anthropogenic activities and natural sources. About 16.66% of Pb should be removed from the river water to ensure safety, based on the heavy metal toxicity load calculation (HMTL). Children are more vulnerable to non-cancer and cancer risks than adults. The findings indicate that comprehensive monitoring of water quality parameters and thorough exposure assessment should be performed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5b385866becf4c1eb29726fd51f826332022-12-22T00:10:06ZengSpringerOpenApplied Water Science2190-54872190-54952022-04-011261810.1007/s13201-022-01643-1Assessment of metal concentrations from recreational rivers in a tropical region (Jengka, Malaysia)Fazrul Razman Sulaiman0Che Mohamad Fakhrul Hafiz Che Mohd Shamshudin1Muhammad Haziq Abd Rahim2Noorzamzarina Sulaiman3Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan PahangFaculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan PahangFaculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan PahangGeoscience Department, Faculty of Earth Science, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan Jeli CampusAbstract A recreational river may be exposed to some extent of metal pollution. Two rivers, namely Sungai Weh and Sungai Jempul, were selected for this study, as both areas offer recreational activities for residents in Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia. This study examines the concentration of selected metals (Fe, Mn, and Pb), elucidates the possible sources, evaluates the toxicity loads, and estimates the potential health risk. Metal concentrations were analysed using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). The concentrations were found in the sequence of Fe > Pb > Mn. Hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) suggested that the metals’ origins included both anthropogenic activities and natural sources. About 16.66% of Pb should be removed from the river water to ensure safety, based on the heavy metal toxicity load calculation (HMTL). Children are more vulnerable to non-cancer and cancer risks than adults. The findings indicate that comprehensive monitoring of water quality parameters and thorough exposure assessment should be performed.https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-022-01643-1MetalRecreational riverSurface waterWater quality |
| spellingShingle | Fazrul Razman Sulaiman Che Mohamad Fakhrul Hafiz Che Mohd Shamshudin Muhammad Haziq Abd Rahim Noorzamzarina Sulaiman Assessment of metal concentrations from recreational rivers in a tropical region (Jengka, Malaysia) Applied Water Science Metal Recreational river Surface water Water quality |
| title | Assessment of metal concentrations from recreational rivers in a tropical region (Jengka, Malaysia) |
| title_full | Assessment of metal concentrations from recreational rivers in a tropical region (Jengka, Malaysia) |
| title_fullStr | Assessment of metal concentrations from recreational rivers in a tropical region (Jengka, Malaysia) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment of metal concentrations from recreational rivers in a tropical region (Jengka, Malaysia) |
| title_short | Assessment of metal concentrations from recreational rivers in a tropical region (Jengka, Malaysia) |
| title_sort | assessment of metal concentrations from recreational rivers in a tropical region jengka malaysia |
| topic | Metal Recreational river Surface water Water quality |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-022-01643-1 |
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