Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Groundwater Quality in Selangor, Malaysia

• Published in: Landscape Ecology for Sustainable Society pp. 321 - 340
• Main Authors: Taib, Shazwin Mat, Wahab, Mohd Nur Farhan Bin Abdul, Rezania, Shahabaldin, Din, Mohd Fadhil Md
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Springer International Publishing AG 2018; Springer International Publishing
• ISBN: 9783319743271; 3319743279
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-74328-8_20

The groundwater quality varies in short periods affected by the natural and anthropogenic factors. This study examines the spatial and temporal variations of groundwater quality at SelangorSelangor, MalaysiaMalaysia aimed to determine the availability of groundwater resources. Providing information and data for a holistic and comprehensive management, sustainable developmentSustainable development of groundwater can be implemented based on the quantity and quality monitoring. The temporal variations of these major water quality data were cross-checked against the hydrologic variations. The mapping and graph of water parameters were plotted and analysed using geographic information system (GIS). Analysis was based on a short-term data collected from three prominent groundwater wells supplying raw water. A total of 22 water parameters were used for quality analysis and then compared to the previous results conducted by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)JICA in 2002. Results showed that the availability of groundwater in SelangorSelangor State quantity was adequate and the quality meets the requirement standard. Considering the fact that groundwater is part of the hydrologic cycle, proper water management procedures, planning and policies can be achieved only through an integrated approach involving both surface waterSurface water and groundwater.