PEMATUHAN KEPADA AKTA KUALITI ALAM SEKELILING DAN GARIS PANDUAN PEMBINAAN STESEN PENGAWASAN KUALITI AIR TANAH ALAM SEKITAR DI MALAYSIA
COMPLIANCE WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS IN MALAYSIA
STESEN PENGAWASAN KUALITI AIR TANAH (SPeKAT)
GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS (SPeKAT)
PEMATUHAN MENGIKUT;
1. SEKSYEN (3) (G) DAN (I) AKTA KUALITI ALAM SEKELILING 1974 (AKTA 127)
2. JADUAL PERTAMA AKTIVITI 21, PERINTAH KUALITI ALAM SEKITAR (AKTIVITI YANG DITETAPKAN) (PENILAIAN KESAN ALAM SEKITAR) 2015
3. GARIS PANDUAN BAGI PEMBINAAN STESEN PENGAWASAN KUALITI AIR TANAH DI MALAYSIA
INTRODUCTION TO SPeKAT
Environmental pollution is a current issue that requires serious attention from all parties. River pollution by industry has caused some palm oil mills to be ordered to close. Air pollution issues have caused a panic situation in Pasir Gudang. There are also industries that have been proven to pollute groundwater and the surrounding areas, and this pollution can partly be detected by groundwater quality monitoring stations in the area.
This environmental issue is putting continuous pressure on local authorities and bodies involved in water resources and water quality monitoring. A drastic action has been implemented so that all parties involved and interested parties know when and how follow-up action needs to be taken. Air and river pollution can still be improved/repaired compared to groundwater pollution, which is almost permanent. Requiring industries that have the potential to pollute groundwater to have a Groundwater Quality Monitoring Station (SPeKAT) will clearly be included in the conditions for new applications/renewal of licenses from local authorities or other competent parties.
It is the most positive step where:
1. The industry has monitoring stations built to comply with the Department of Environment standards. It becomes an indication if pollution occurs or external pollution enters their area; and
2. The obligated party has clear/accurate information and can easily narrow down the scope of the search if pollution occurs in groundwater and surface water.
CADANGAN PEMBINAAN SPeKAT UNTUK INDUSTRI/PERKILANGAN BERKAITAN DI MALAYSIA
1. SPEKAT Kilang Sawit 2019 All_Rev1.pdfPlease understand the document above to see generally the need for you to build/own a SPeKAT.
SPeKAT
SPeKAT is an abbreviation for GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING STATION, a small, 50mm diameter well built to Department of Environment standards for monitoring groundwater quality.
GROUNDWATER
Generally speaking, groundwater is water found in the soil. Groundwater pollution refers to pollution from activities on the ground surface that enter the groundwater system. Groundwater is also often called Underground Water or Earth Water.
Industries with the Potential to Pollute Groundwater
Any industry where raw materials or final products are spilled can pollute groundwater. This includes current activities in industrial areas, such as vehicle repair workshops, vehicle refueling facilities, or storage tanks. Industries are still considered to have the potential to pollute groundwater, even if the industrial area or hazardous materials are located in an area with concrete floors, concrete walls, or similar protective measures.
SPeKAT, Environmental Quality Act and Guidelines
Based on the Act and Guidelines, both existing and new industries with the potential to pollute groundwater are required to establish a groundwater quality monitoring system, known as SPeKAT.
SPeKAT CONSTRUCTION
It is constructed in industrial areas with the potential to contaminate groundwater. SPeKAT enables factories to monitor any changes in groundwater quality that may result from industrial activities, such as spills of raw materials, finished products, or other factory operations.
BENEFITS OF SPeKAT
Industries can monitor any pollution entering or leaving their industrial/factory areas. SPeKAT also enables the Department of Environment to monitor any surface pollution entering the groundwater system, which could be detrimental to the country's raw water supply.
SPeKAT CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF SPeKAT
The results of groundwater quality analysis are directly linked to the internal construction materials of the well. Using non-standard materials can lead to questionable sample analysis results.
INITIAL SURVEY AND INSPECTION AFTER STATION CONSTRUCTION
For inquiries regarding the construction of a Groundwater Quality Monitoring Station (SPeKAT) in your area, project costs, specifications and compliance with the Department of Environment (DOE), station maintenance, sampling work or other related matters, please contact
RAZIP BIN ISMAIL
011-1565 4475
razip@rbikonsult.com
