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The impact of spatial development on water pollution: a comparative assessment of river water quality in two municipalities in Malaysia.

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Title: The impact of spatial development on water pollution: a comparative assessment of river water quality in two municipalities in Malaysia.
Authors: Ismail, Hamidi1, Hussain, Tuan Pah Rokiah Syed1, Subhan, Muhammad2
Source: International Journal of Environment & Sustainable Development. 2020, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p333-342. 10p.
Subject Terms: *Water pollution, *Water quality, *Water quality monitoring, *Environmental management, *Cities & towns, *River pollution
Geographic Terms: Malaysia, Malaya
Abstract: This study is aimed at understanding different level of pollution of the river water in two municipalities in Malaysia as a result of spatial development activities. Both municipalities represent the central and southern zones of Peninsular Malaysia which are prone to river water quality problems due to logging, land clearing and livestock farming. Frequency and trend analysis are applied to the data obtained from the Department of Environment (DOE) and measurement of the water quality in the field is conducted in both areas. The results show that the rivers in both municipalities are experiencing deterioration of water quality. The decline in the river water quality is closely related to human activities and the ineffective environmental management system by the government. The apparent environmental problems indicate that the present management system should be improved to create an urban ecosystem which is really capable of addressing the issues of river water pollution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:This study is aimed at understanding different level of pollution of the river water in two municipalities in Malaysia as a result of spatial development activities. Both municipalities represent the central and southern zones of Peninsular Malaysia which are prone to river water quality problems due to logging, land clearing and livestock farming. Frequency and trend analysis are applied to the data obtained from the Department of Environment (DOE) and measurement of the water quality in the field is conducted in both areas. The results show that the rivers in both municipalities are experiencing deterioration of water quality. The decline in the river water quality is closely related to human activities and the ineffective environmental management system by the government. The apparent environmental problems indicate that the present management system should be improved to create an urban ecosystem which is really capable of addressing the issues of river water pollution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:14746778
DOI:10.1504/IJESD.2020.110635