Water Pollution In Malaysia 2019 Statistics

2018 volume of water supplied in malaysia.

Water pollution in malaysia 2019 statistics. Residents vent anger as water supply disruption in malaysia s klang valley enters third day oct 6 2020 3 15 pm malaysia river pollution cuts water supply to more than 300 000 people. Penang is facing serious water pollution issues both on the island and the mainland. The illegal dumping released toxic fumes affecting 6 000 people and hospitalising 2 775. 17 174 million litres per day 2018 the scheduled waste generated in malaysia.

On average water consumption in malaysia is 210 litres per capita per day which is 27 higher than the 165 litres per capita per day recommended by the world health organisation. The sea off teluk bahang is said to be contaminated by heavy metals while in nibong tebal the. Physical chemical biological nutrient and emerging pollutants national water quality. 2018 volume of water supplied in malaysia.

2 4 million tonnes in 2018 79 out of 143 rivers are classified as clean. The department of environments is responsible for tracking the water quality in malaysia using water quality index and national water quality standards. 17 174 million litres per day 2018 the scheduled waste generated in malaysia. Malaysia has departments like the department of environments to take charge of the water quality problem.

Marine water quality revised by department of environment in 2018 standard and criteria for malaysia proposed revision of national water quality standards of malaysia and water quality index in 2019 by doe determine the suitable parameter e g. 2 4 million tonnes in 2018 79 out of 143 rivers are classified as clean.