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Surface Water and Groundwater Quality Assessment of Sungai Ular,<br />

Terengganu.<br />

Tan Bei Sin<br />

Supervisor: Dr. Poh Seng Chee<br />

Bachelor of Science (Analytical and Environmental Chemistry)<br />

School of Marine and Environmental Sciences<br />

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu<br />

Sungai Ular is one of important freshwater sources for Setiu wetlands that are under<br />

severe pressure and degradation. Previous studies have demonstrated that Sungai<br />

Ular is influence by groundwater discharge. Possible research objectives include: (1)<br />

Determination of concentration of the nutrients and radon in the surface water and<br />

ground water of Sungai Ular; and (2) Effect of seasonal changes on the concentration<br />

of nutrients and radon. A total of 6 groundwater and 9 surface water will be sampled<br />

during dry, wet and intermediate season. At each sampling sites, water samples will<br />

be collected for radon, nutrients (NH3, NO2 - , NO3 - , and PO4 2- ), and metals (Ca, Mg, K,<br />

Mn, Fe) analysis. The physiochemical parameters such as water pH, electrical<br />

conductivity, temperature, and dissolved oxygen in both surface and ground water will<br />

be measured insitu. Finally, the radon mass model will be used to quantify the<br />

groundwater discharge rate in Sungai Ular.<br />

2001 | UMT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DAY 2018

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