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Surface water is one of the essential resources for supporting sustainable development. The suitability of such water for a given use depends both on the available quantity and tolerable quality. Temporary status for a surface water quality has been identified extensively. Still the suitability of the water for different purposes needs to be verified. This study proposes a water quality evaluation system to assess the aptitude of the Selangor River water for aquatic biota, drinking water production, leisure and aquatic sport, irrigation use, livestock watering, and aquaculture use. Aptitude of the water has been classified in many parts of the river segment as unsuitable for aquatic biota, drinking water production, leisure and aquatic sport as well as aquaculture use. The water quality aptitude classes of the stream water for nine locations along the river are evaluated to contribute to decision support system. The suitability of the water for five different uses and its aquatic ecosystem are verified.
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This paper used the data of river water quality monitored by the Sungai Harmoni Sdn. Bhd. (local water company) in 2007 and compiled by the student of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia during the case study session in 2008. Data and information provided by the respected institutions are greatly appreciated.
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Fulazzaky, M.A. Assessing the suitability of stream water for five different uses and its aquatic environment. Environ Monit Assess 185, 523–535 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-012-2572-6
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