Overview of Chemicals of Potential Concerns in Contaminated Land in Malaysia

Jalil, Mohd Faizal Ab and Kamarudzaman, Ain Nihla and Gunny, Ahmad Anas Nagoor and Hamid, Norhisham Abdul and Herdiani, Novera and Iswahyudi, Iswahyudi and Syafiuddin, Achmad (2022) Overview of Chemicals of Potential Concerns in Contaminated Land in Malaysia. Desalination and Water Treatment: Science and Engineering, 280. pp. 240-250. ISSN 1944-3986

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Abstract

In developed countries, contamination of soil due to industrial activities and illegal toxic waste disposal has been identified as major environmental problems. Established mechanisms for iden- tifying, prioritizing, characterizing, assessing, and improving soil conditions have been imple- mented to reduce risks to human health and environmental receptors. However, the Contaminated Land Management System (CLMS) and the practices for the management of this contaminated land in Malaysia, including the enforcement of legislation are ineffective. The objective of this study is to discuss an overview of potential chemical substances, especially regarding its exis- tence in contaminated soil in Malaysia. The report also examines the parameters of several heavy metals especially arsenic and mercury found in contaminated soil areas. In addition, this study is an explanatory effort to assess the level and characteristics of illegal disposal including cur- rent enforcement practices in Malaysia after three guidelines related to contaminated land man- agement were developed by the Department of Environment (DOE) Malaysia in 2009.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Contaminated land management system; Potential chemical substances; Environmental Quality Act 1974
Subjects:	T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
Divisions:	Faculty of Health > Program Study of Public Health
Depositing User:	Mr. . Bagas
Date Deposited:	05 Mar 2024 07:05
Last Modified:	05 Mar 2024 07:05
URI:	http://repository.unusa.ac.id/id/eprint/10726

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