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INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT
CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Upon requested by Kontena Nasional Bhd, an industrial effluent characterization study was
conducted on 5th until 7th September 2023, of which raw effluent samples were collected from
the sampling location. The study was conducted over a period of three (3) days during the
factory operation hours as the samples were collected as per client’s specified time and
sampling points. Samples were collected without any dilution from other sources of water.
Effluent samples were collected and analyse on parameters as specified under the
Environmental Quality (Industrial Effluent) Regulations 2009. In-situ measurement was
carried out on pH, temperature (ºC) and flowrate (m3/hr). The daily samples were preserved,
composite and tested for DOE listed parameters.
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The test measures the amount of oxygen required for chemical oxidation of organic
matter in the sample to carbon dioxide and water.
4.3 Solids
Suspended and dissolved solids, both organic and inert, are common tests polluted
waters.
4.4 pH
The acidic nature of water is related to the concentration of hydrogen ions in water
solution by used of the symbol pH, where:
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pH = log
H+
The pH scale, ranging from 0 to 14, is acid from 0 to 7 and base from 7 - 14.
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Under DOE 31 parameters there are twelve types of sample handling and preservations
mainly for the BOD and Chromium VI, COD, Metals, Oil and Grease, Phenol, Cyanide,
Sulfide, Boron, Chlorine Formaldehyde, Fluoride, Colour and Ammoniacal Nitrogen.
The methods of preservation are summarized as follows:
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SECTION II – ANALYSIS
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Day 1
pH
6 Day 2
4 Day 3
pH Min
2
pH Max
0
9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM
Time
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45
40
Day 1
35
Day 2
30
Day 3
25
T Max
20
9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM
Time
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Flowrate (m3/hr)
1.5
Day 1
1 Day 2
Day 3
0.5
0
9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM
Time
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1) Raw Effluent
Based on the chemical analysis results and in-situ measurement obtained from the three (3) days
Industrial Effluent Characterization Study (IECS), the following parameters were found to be non-
compliance with the government stipulated Standard B limits under the Fifth Schedule and Seventh
Schedule of the Environmental Quality Act 1974, Environmental Quality (Industrial Effluent)
Regulations 2009.
a) pH
Values obtained for Day 3 (9.7) before treatment has exceeded the DOE Standard B treated effluent
discharge limit which is in the range of pH 5.5 – 9.0
d) SS (Suspended Solid)
Values obtained for Day 1 (394), Day 2 (224) & Day 3 (344) before treatment have exceeded the DOE
Standard B treated effluent discharge limit which is ≤ 100
e) Al (Aluminium)
Values obtained for Day 1 (22.6), Day 2 (85.2) & Day 3 (19.8) before treatment have exceeded the
DOE Standard B treated effluent discharge limit which is ≤ 15
g) Colour (ADMI)
Values obtained for Day 3 (244) before treatment has exceeded the DOE Standard B treated effluent
discharge limit which is ≤ 200
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APPENDIX I
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APPENDIX II
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SAMPLING PHOTO
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