Preliminary assessment on the hydrogeochemistry of Kapas Island, Terengganu (Penilaian awal hidro-kimia di Pulau Kapas, Terengganu)

Noorain Mohd. Isa, and Ahmad Zaharin Aris, (2012) Preliminary assessment on the hydrogeochemistry of Kapas Island, Terengganu (Penilaian awal hidro-kimia di Pulau Kapas, Terengganu). Sains Malaysiana, 41 (1). pp. 23-32. ISSN 0126-6039

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Abstract

Classified as a small island, Kapas Island experiences major problems especially in supplying freshwater where groundwater abstraction is the only way to meet the demand of drinking water and domestic use. Groundwater samples were collected from seven constructed boreholes to examine the hydrochemistry properties of major ions and in-situ parameters as these could provide a basis for future reference. The chemical composition showed strong and significant correlation for each studied parameter; an indication of the effect of environmental variables to the groundwater composition. The composition changed from Ca-rich to Na-rich are explained mostly by mixing and cation exchange processes. This study provided an input for water management at Kapas Island where groundwater is a crucial resource to maintain the hydrogeological balance of the island.

Item Type:Article
Keywords:Aquifer; groundwater; hydrochemical; ionic ratios; Kapas Island; major ions
Journal:Sains Malaysiana
ID Code:3226
Deposited By: Mr Azam
Deposited On:24 Dec 2011 09:34
Last Modified:14 Dec 2016 06:34

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