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Abstract

A Preliminary Study of the Distribution of Nitrogen Compounds in Tasik Kenyir, Malaysia

Suhaimi Suratman1,2, Edmand Bedurus1 and Tan Hock Seng1

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/ojc/330332


Abstract:

A preliminary study of N compound levels in Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu, Malaysia was conducted from August to October 2010. In general, most of the monitoring stations had relatively higher concentrations of N compounds in the bottom water compared to the surface water. In comparison with other selected study areas in Malaysia, the concentration of N compounds in Tasik Kenyir were low, most likely due to less anthropogenic activities around the lake. Based on the National Water Quality Standard (NWQS) classification for Malaysia, the N compound levels for both the surface and bottom waters of Tasik Kenyir can be considered at a natural level (Class 1), indicating that the water is suitable for the conservation of the natural environment, for water supply with practically no treatment necessary, and for fishery activity including that for very sensitive aquatic species.

Keywords:

N compounds; Distribution; Water samples; National Water Quality Standard (NWQS); Tasik Kenyir (Malaysia)

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