Evaluation of Selected Metal Elements in Commercial Drinking Water and Tap Water in Peninsular Malaysia

Authors

  • Azrina Azlan Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • Hock Eng Khoo Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • Mohd Aizat Idris Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • Amin Ismail
  • Muhammad Rizal Razman

Keywords:

Metal elements, Drinking water, Mineral water, Tap water, Health

Abstract

The present study was carried out to determine the concentrations of selected metal elements (lead, copper, manganese, zinc and iron) in 51 samples of commercial drinking water and tap water available in Malaysia. The results indicated that low metal elements were found in the studied water samples. Lead, manganese, zinc and iron were not detected in some of the studied samples, except copper. The concentrations of the metal elements in the studied samples were well below the maximum permitted concentrations as recommended. Therefore these drinking water are safe for consumption and do not pose adverse effect to the health of consumers due to metal toxicity.

Author Biography

Azrina Azlan, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Department of Nutrition and DieteticsFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

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Published

2011-06-30

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2011)

Section

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