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Major inorganic elements in tap water samples in Peninsular Malaysia
Azrina, A1, Khoo, H.E2, Idris, M.A3, Amin, I4, Razman, M.R5.
Introduction: Quality drinking water should be free from harmful levelsbof impurities such as heavy metals and other inorganic elements. Methods: Samples of tap water collected from 24 locations in Peninsular Malaysia were determined for inorganic element content. Minerals and heavy metals were analysed by spectroscopy methods, while non-metal elements were analysed using test kits.
Results: Minerals and heavy metals determined were sodium, magnesium, potassium, calcium, chromium, manganese, iron, nickel, copper, zinc, arsenic, cadmium and lead while the non-metal elements were fluoride, chloride, nitrate and sulphate. Most of the inorganic elements found in the samples were below the maximum permitted levels recommended by inter-national drinking water
standard limits, except for iron and manganese. Iron concentration of tap water from one of the locations was higher than the standard limit. Conclusion: In general, tap water from different parts of Peninsular Malaysia had low concentrations of heavy metals and inorganic elements.
Affiliation:
- Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
- Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
- Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
- Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
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Q4 (Food Science) Q3 (Nutrition and Dietetics) |
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