IEM Evening Talk : Accounting for Effects of Non-Point Source Pollution in Water Quality Preservation

Engr. Zaki Zainudin recently gave a talk on the importance of accounting for the effects of Non-Point Source Pollution (NPSP) in efforts relating to water quality preservation. While there are many existing laws that deal with point source discharges, NPSP contribution is rather ambigiuous and vague to many, though its contribution towards water quality degradation may be significant. NPSP is defined as pollution occuring as a result of a hydrological event, such as rainfall or snow melt. NPSP in Malaysia is primarily the result of runoff carrying over surface deposits into our water courses, hence degrading the ambient water quality.

DSS-Water Quality Modeling Workshop for DOE Officers

Mr. Zaki Zainudin, along with colleagues Mr. Nazari Jaafar (Spatialworks) and Dr. Jaimee (ASPEC) recently gave a training session pertaining to the Sg. Merbok Decision Support System (DSS) and Water Quality Model for DOE Officers at the Environmental Institute of Malaysia (EiMAS), UKM Bangi. It was a 2 1/2 day workshop which was held from the 11 - 13th of August 2009. The workshop primarily focused on the pratical applications of the DSS and how it can be fully utilized in river basin management.