Determination of radioactive elements and heavy metals in sediments and soil from domestic water sources in northern peninsular Malaysia

Abstract

Soil serves as a major reservoir for contaminants as it posseses an ability to bind various chemicals together. To safeguard the members of the public from an unwanted exposure, studies were conducted on the sediments and soil from water bodies that form the major sources of domestic water supply in northern peninsular Malaysia for their trace element concentration levels.

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Keywords

Activity, Concentration, Sediments, Soil, Health hazards

Citation

Muhammad, B. G., Jaafar, M. S., Abdul Rahman, A., & Ingawa, F. A. (2012). Determination of radioactive elements and heavy metals in sediments and soil from domestic water sources in northern peninsular Malaysia. Environmental monitoring and assessment, 184, 5043-5049.

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