As a means to protect the designated uses of Kedah River, the application of Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) is one of the measurements used to determine the level of impairment for a watershed. Following the TMDL requirement, this study develops a technical analysis to determine the loading capacity for pollutants that highly impacted the river water quality. The loading capacity is the sum total of all the pollutant loading the water body can absorb without violating the water quality standards. Using the data provided by the Department of Environment (DOE), the evaluation includes identifying the existing load, target pollutant load, and endurance capacity of load. To systematically address the water health risk, Risk Quotient (RQs) analysis was also included as a preventive measure to water pollution. The assessment applied in this TMDL study when combined with other basic elements of watershed planning, may be useful for further analysis of pollutant reduction and act as a basis for effluent limitations towards achieving the desired water quality goals.
Innovator:
School of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam
Team Leader
Dr. Marfiah Ab.Wahid Ariff
Team Member
Fatin Amirah Binti Mohamad Ariff