DISCUSSION

From the data obtained and calculated, the average value of concentration of ferric
iron in the water is 0.31 ppm by using the phenanthroline method. .
By referring the Drinking Water Quality Standard and World Health Organization
(WHO) , it is found out that the value is in the range whereby the maximum acceptable
value of iron in water and recommended raw water quality is 0.3 mg/l and 1.0 mg/l
respectively.
However, elevated concentration of iron in drinking water can cause problem due to
straining of laundry, unpleasant appearance, and unpleasant taste. The common water
contaminant iron is not a harmful to the public or consumer, although is only toxic at very
high concentration and iron is one of the most found frequently in water supplies also it is
fairly reactive with acids.
Therefore, some precaution must be observed while performing the experiment,
which is student should be careful when handling the chemical from touch or smell it
because it may harmful for human. Besides, student should be careful adjusted the
amount of chemicals used in the distilled water and water sample. Lastly, ensure to mix
well all the element together to get the exact value of concentration of ferric iron.

CONCLUSION
As the conclusion, the water sample can be classified based on the Drinking Water
Quality Standard and World Health Organization (WHO) as the suitable for drinking
water use with value of 0.31 ppm. Since, the value of concentration of ferric iron has
been determined, it can be concluded that the experiment is success.