Identification of Trihalomethanes (THMs) Levels in Water Supply: A Case Study in Perlis, Malaysia

In Malaysia, chlorination is used for drinking water disinfection at water treatment plants due to its cost-effectiveness and efficiency. However, the use of chlorine poses potential health risks due to the formation of disinfection by-products such as trihalomethanes (THMs). THMs are formed due to...

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Published in:E3S Web of Conferences 2018-01, Vol.34, p.2043
Main Authors: Ab Jalil, Mohd Faizal, Hamidin, Nasrul, Nagoor Gunny, Ahmad Anas, Kamarudzaman, Ain Nihla
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Byproducts
Cancer
Case studies
Chlorine
Disinfection
Drinking water
Gas chromatography
Health risk assessment
Health risks
Mass spectrometry
Mass spectroscopy
Organic matter
Trihalomethanes
Water analysis
Water quality
Water sampling
Water shortages
Water supply
Water treatment
Water treatment plants
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Summary:In Malaysia, chlorination is used for drinking water disinfection at water treatment plants due to its cost-effectiveness and efficiency. However, the use of chlorine poses potential health risks due to the formation of disinfection by-products such as trihalomethanes (THMs). THMs are formed due to the reaction between chlorine and some natural organic matter. The objective of the study is to analyze the level of THMs in the water supply in Perlis, Malaysia. The water samples were collected from end-user tap water near the water treatment plant (WTP) located in Perlis, including Timah Tasoh WTP, Kampung Sungai Baru WTP, Arau Phase I, II, III, and IV WTPs. The THMs were analyzed using a Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). The results showed that the water supply from Timah Tasoh WTP generates the most THMs, whereas Kuala Sungai Baru shows the fewest amounts of total THMs. In conclusion, the presence of THMs in tap water has caused great concern since these components can cause cancer in humans. Therefore, the identification of THM formation is crucial in order to make sure that the tap water quality remains at acceptable safety levels.
ISSN:2267-1242
2555-0403
2267-1242
DOI:10.1051/e3sconf/20183402043