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Assessing Groundwater Contamination From Personal Care Products in Malaysia: Sources, Mechanisms, and Remediation Strategies
Groundwater pollution is a growing environmental concern, mostly in areas of rapid urbanization and population expansion. An emerging source of contamination is through the increased use and improper disposal of personal care products (PCPs), including body soap, hair products, moisturizers, and other consumer goods. This has led to growing contamination of groundwater sources across the country. This report identifies the primary sources of contamination, explains the mechanisms of pollutant transport, and evaluates remediation strategies. The study further investigates the chemical transport mechanisms, such as adsorption, hydrophobic partitioning, and degradation that influence the fate of PCPs in the subsurface environment. Special attention is given to rural and eastern regions of Malaysia, where communities rely heavily on groundwater for domestic use, highlighting the ecological, health, and socio-economic consequences of contamination. Finally, this report shows the need for integrated restoration technologies and proactive policies to uphold groundwater quality, as an urgent requirement. It calls for an improvement in waste management, increases public education and investment in sustainable treatment technologies that can bring long-term water security to Malaysia.
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Four times a year, this practical journal shows you how to improve environmental performance and exceed voluntary standards such as ISO 14000. In each issue, you"ll find in-depth articles and the most current case studies of successful environmental quality improvement efforts -- and guidance on how you can apply these goals to your organization. Written by leading industry experts and practitioners, Environmental Quality Management brings you innovative practices in Performance Measurement...Life-Cycle Assessments...Safety Management... Environmental Auditing...ISO 14000 Standards and Certification..."Green Accounting"...Environmental Communication...Sustainable Development Issues...Environmental Benchmarking...Global Environmental Law and Regulation.