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Maketab Mohamed, . and Ahmad Tajudin Jab, . (1995) Levels of trihalomethanes THMs in the Klang Valleys drinking water: a preliminary survey. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Trihalomethanes THMs are side products from the chlorination process during water treatment. Studies have shown that certain species of THMs can cause cancer. A preliminary study in 12 areas in the Klang Valley detected 3 main species of THMs with chloroform being the most common. Most areas sampled complied with the WHO recommended limit of 30 ug/L except for one area which persistently exceeded the limit recording up to 400 ug/L THMs. Further studies will be carried out to reduce THMs from the latter plant using the conventional method to reduce THM precursors.
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Abstract
Trihalomethanes THMs are side products from the chlorination process during water treatment. Studies have shown that certain species of THMs can cause cancer. A preliminary study in 12 areas in the Klang Valley detected 3 main species of THMs with chloroform being the most common. Most areas sampled complied with the WHO recommended limit of 30 ug/L except for one area which persistently exceeded the limit recording up to 400 ug/L THMs. Further studies will be carried out to reduce THMs from the latter plant using the conventional method to reduce THM precursors.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| AGROVOC Term: | Chlorination |
| AGROVOC Term: | Drinking water treatment |
| AGROVOC Term: | Chloroform |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:13 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11171 |
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