Marking Rubrics for Portfolio Activity Report

STUDENTS NAME: MUHAMAD ASYRAF IZUDIN BIN HAMID

MATRIX NO.: 2020680304
PRACTICAL CENTER: PEJABAT KESIHATAN DAERAH BALING
MONTHLY RETENTION AND WATER SUPPLY MONITORING
REPORT TITLE:
DATA

Ratings Marks Rubrics

The student fully understood what the activity is about and narrates
Excellent 5 accordingly. Minor mistakes may appear but should not indicate a
conceptual misunderstanding.
The student understood the activity and concepts but has some minor
Good 4
gaps in their reasoning and comprehension.
The student partially understood the activity and concepts and
Satisfactory 3
requires tutoring to correct their comprehension.
The student has vague or minimal understanding of the activity and
Moderate 2
has diverted or has not addressed the activity adequately.
The student has a poor understanding of the activity. The student
Poor 1 may have gone in a not-entirely-wrong with non-productive direction
and narration.

Write-up and Content

Marks
No. Criteria
1 2 3 4 5
1. Formatting (numbering, font, margin, spacing)
2. Introduction related to activity
3. General objective
4. 3 Specific objectives related to activity
5. Content accurate
6. Explanatory
7. Well narrated
8. Discussion accurate and relevant to activity
9. Appropriate examples given
10. Proper grammar and spelling
11. Appendix (photos, diagrams, forms, etc.)
MARKS:
TOTAL MARKS (55):
Comments:

Signature and date (Practical Supervisor):

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Report on Monthly Retention and Water Supply Monitoring Data
1. Introduction
1.1. Administrative Data
Date : 9th March 2023
Time : 8.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
Location : Unit KMAM PKD Baling
Person in Charge : PPKP Muhammad Hasbullah Bin Hanip (KMAM)

1.2. Background Information

Monthly reten drinking water quality control activities are the process of collecting,
analysing, and reporting of drinking water quality data on a monthly basis in order to
ensure that the drinking water provided by the irrigation system meets the established
quality standards. This action to monitor the quality of the drinking water in the
community strives to make sure that the water is safe to drink, healthy, and complies
with any health standards set by regulatory agencies like the Ministry of Health or
other relevant institutions. Many characteristics, including pH, temperature, colour,
smell, taste, chlorine rate, heavy metal levels, and bacteria, should be tested and
documented regularly in the Drinking Water Quality Control activities that are
performed once a month. The outcomes of these measurements are then examined
and contrasted with the regulatory body's quality standards. To make sure that the
community's drinking water is safe and healthy to consume, improvement measures
should be performed right away if the findings do not satisfy the criteria for drinking
water quality.

1.3. Objectives
1.3.1. General Objectives
To ensure that the quality of drinking water provided by the irrigation system
meets the quality standards set by the regulatory body and is safe to be
consumed by the community in Baling.
1.3.2. Specific Objectives
1.3.2.1. To identify and monitor important parameters for assessing the quality
of drinking water.
1.3.2.2. To determine the potential risks associated with the quality of drinking
water and taking the necessary preventive or improvement measures to
minimize such risks.
1.3.2.3. To identify the trends and patterns in the results of the analysis to
identify long-term problems and take appropriate improvement actions.

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2. Activity Outcome
2.1. Capable identify and monitor important parameters for assessing the quality of
drinking water.
There are many different significant variables that must be determined and tracked in
order to evaluate the quality of drinking water. The pH of drinking water is a crucial
factor since it shows how acidic or numb the water is. The pH range for drinking water
is 6.5 to 9. Also, as turbidity gauges the degree to which dissolved particles in water
can muddy the water, it is a crucial metric for monitoring. The turbidity level in drinking
water should be kept below 5 NTU. (Nephelometric Turbidity Units).

As chlorine is used to eliminate bacteria and viruses in drinking water, it is crucial to

monitor chlorine parameters in addition to pH and turbidity. Chlorine levels in drinking
water should be kept within the regulatory body's suggested range, often between 0.2
and 5 ppm. Meanwhile, the amount of iron in drinking water shouldn't be more than
0.3 ppm since it might have a foul taste and impair human health.

The sulphate parameter must also be kept at a safe level as, if it exceeds the advised
rate, which should not exceed 250 ppm, it can produce an unpleasant taste and have
an adverse effect on human health. To guarantee that water is safe for human
consumption, bacteria such as E.coli and Coliform are also crucial monitoring
indicators.

Heavy metals including lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium must also be kept at
extremely low levels since they can be harmful to human health. Testing for
dangerous chemicals like pesticides and herbicides, as well as volatile organic
compounds like benzene and trihalomethane, which can have an impact on human
health, should also be done on drinking water. It is feasible to guarantee that the
drinking water supplied satisfies the quality criteria established by the regulatory
authority and is secure for use by the general population by routinely checking these
parameters.

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2.2. Capable determine the potential risks associated with the quality of drinking
water and taking the necessary preventive or improvement measures to
minimize such risks.
Many possible dangers to human health might result from poor drinking water quality.
Contamination that poses a risk to one's health might include bacteria, viruses,
hazardous chemicals, and heavy metals. Salmonella and Escherichia coli are bacteria
that can cause stomach discomfort and diarrhoea. Symptoms of the flu, such as
nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, can be brought on by viruses such the rotavirus and
norovirus. Pesticides, herbicides, and industrial chemicals are examples of toxic
substances that may harm people and potentially result in cancer. The nervous
system, kidneys, and brain can all be harmed by heavy metals including lead, arsenic,
and mercury.

Preventive and corrective actions need to be implemented in order to reduce the

hazards brought on by low-quality drinking water. Improving consistent, long-term
monitoring of water quality is one of the key activities. To make sure the water is safe
to drink, crucial variables including pH, turbidity, chlorine, iron, and sulphate should
be frequently checked.

Also, since a filthy pipe system might contaminate water, the cleanliness of the piping
system also has to be enhanced. As a result, the pipe system has to be treated and
cleaned on a regular basis. The quality of drinking water may also be increased by
using efficient water processing equipment. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon
filters are two examples of processing techniques that can help remove impurities
from water and raise its drinking quality.

If the water supply is polluted, improvements must be done to guarantee that the water
provided is suitable for human consumption. To reduce the hazards connected with
poor drinking water quality, it is crucial to monitor water quality, keep pipe systems
clean, employ water treatment technologies effectively, and rehabilitate polluted water
resources. People will be able to consume water that is secure and wholesome as a
result.

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 2.3. Capable to identify the trends and patterns in the results of the analysis to
identify long-term problems and take appropriate improvement actions.
Identifying drinking water analysis data over an extended period of time to discover
changes or patterns in water quality is the process of identifying trends and patterns
in the outcomes of the analysis. In this sense, graphs or tables are frequently
employed to assist visualise data more clearly.

Once drinking water quality data is collected and analysed, regular monitoring and
evaluation is required to identify trends or patterns that appear in the data. This allows
water quality control officers to identify long-term problems in drinking water treatment
systems and take appropriate repair action.

For instance, the use of graphs and tables can assist in identifying trends or patterns
of an increase in the amounts of heavy metals or harmful microbes in drinking water.
Officers can use this information to assess if the issue is temporary or persistent and
take the necessary steps to fix the situation.

Corrective actions taken can be improve in water processing processes, addition of

control and surveillance systems, or replacement or repair of parts of the system that
are not working properly. It is crucial to remember that repair work must be done in
compliance with the requirements for drinking water quality specified by relevant
organisations and governmental agencies.

3. Discussion
In conclusion, critical stages in preserving the quality of drinking water include tracking
crucial variables and potential hazards, as well as seeing trends and patterns in the
analysis's findings. This facilitates the implementation of suitable corrective actions to
solve persistent issues and guarantee the public health safety of drinking water. As a
result, water quality control officers can maintain and enhance the standard of drinking
water set by relevant organisations and governmental agencies.

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4. Appendix

Monthly schedule of KMAM Unit for water sampling

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Monthly schedule creation on the KMAM website