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http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/jsm-2019-4811-15
Physico-chemical
Characterisation and Potential Health Benefit of the Hulu Langat Hot Spring in
Selangor, Malaysia
(Pencirian Fiziko-kimia
dan Potensi Manfaat Kesihatan bagi Mata Air Panas Hulu Langat Selangor,
Malaysia)
NORBERT SIMON1,2,3*, TANOT UNJAH1, MUZAFFAR YUSRY1 & MUHAMMAD ASHAHADI DZULKAFLI2
1Institute
for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
2Center
for Earth Science and the Environment, Faculty of Science & Technology, Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
3Natural
Disaster Research Center, Faculty of Science and Natural Resources, Universiti
Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Diserahkan: 26 Mac
2019/Diterima: 15 Ogos 2019
ABSTRACT
Geotourism is a means
in geology that contributes to one of the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs).
One of the key areas in geology that can contribute to geotourism activities is
hot spring exploration. This study, therefore explores hot springs in Hulu
Langat, Selangor for their potential in geotourism based on their
physico-chemical properties and their attributed health benefits potential.
These renowned hot springs are Batu 16, Dusun Tua, National Youth Training
Institute (IKBN), Sg. Serai, and Sg. Lalang. Despite their
popularity among tourists, their health benefits potential remain unclear. Therefore,
the physico-chemical properties of these hot springs and their potential health
benefits as indicated by the abundance of trace elements in each site will be
determined in this study. The temperature (℃), conductivity (μs/cm),
total dissolved solid (mg/L), salinity (ppt), dissolved oxygen (mg/L) and pH
values of the hot springs have been measured in-situ, and the concentrations of
trace elements (Si, Li, Fe, Pb, Mn, Ni, Se, Ag, Na, Zn, K, Mg, Ca, Al, As, Ba,
Cd, Cr and Cu) in hot springs water have been determined in the laboratory.
Based on the in-situ measurement results, the hot
springs are classified according to their pH and temperature. The pH value
range from 6.83-8.71 shows that these hot springs are neutral to weak alkaline.
The lowest temperature (40.47°C) has been recorded in Dusun Tua hot
spring, whereas the highest temperatures (70.41-74.03°C) have been
observed in IKBN hot springs. High concentrations of Si, Li, Na, K,
As and Cu are found in Batu 16 hot spring. The concentrations of Fe and Ca are
higher in Sg. Serai and Sg. Lalang hot springs, and the highest K concentration
is found in Dusun Tua hot spring. The other concentration of trace elements are
generally low and similar across hot springs. Given the abundance of trace
elements, the hot springs could possibly cure certain diseases, such as
psoriasis and eczema. The Batu 16, Sg. Serai and Sg Lalang hot springs have the
potential to be developed as important sites for health geotourism industries
due to the high trace elements concentration. Thus, this study may serve as a
basis for further investigations on this aspect.
Keywords: Hot spring;
Hulu Langat; mineral; potential health benefit
ABSTRAK
Geopelancongan ialah satu
usaha dalam bidang geologi yang menyumbang kepada salah satu daripada
17 matlamat Pembangunan Mampan (SDGs). Salah satu bidang utama
dalam geologi yang boleh menyumbang kepada aktiviti geopelancongan
ialah penerokaan mata air panas. Oleh itu, kajian ini mengenal pasti
mata air panas di Hulu Langat, Selangor dan potensinya terhadap
manfaat kesihatan, yang berpotensi dijadikan kawasan geopelancongan.
Mata air panas yang dikenali ramai ini adalah Batu 16, Dusun Tua,
Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara (IKBN),
Sg. Serai, dan Sg. Lalang. Walau pun terkenal dalam kalangan pelancong,
potensinya terhadap manfaat kesihatan masih kurang jelas. Oleh itu,
pencirian fiziko-kimia dan potensi manfaat kesihatan bagi mata air
panas tersebut yang ditunjukkan oleh kelimpahan unsur surih di setiap
lokasi akan ditentukan dalam kajian ini. Suhu (℃), kekonduksian
elektrik (μs/cm), jumlah pepejal terlarut (mg/L), kemasinan (ppt), oksigen terlarut
(mg/L) dan nilai pH mata air panas diukur secara in-situ, dan kepekatan
unsur kimia (Si, Li, Fe, Pb, Mn, Ni, Se, Ag, Na, Zn, K, Mg, Ca,
Al, As, Ba, Cd, Cr and Cu) di dalam mata air panas ditentukan melalui
kajian makmal. Berdasarkan hasil pengukuran in-situ, mata air panas
dikelaskan berdasarkan nilai pH dan suhunya. Julat pH adalah 6.83-8.71
menunjukkan mata air panas ini adalah neutral ke alkali lemah. Suhu
paling rendah (40.47°C) telah direkodkan di mata air panas Dusun
Tua, manakala suhu tertinggi (70.41-74.03°C) telah didapati
di mata air IKBN.
Kepekatan Si, Li, Na, K, As dan Cu yang tinggi ditemukan di mata
air panas Batu 16. Kepekatan Fe dan Ca didapati lebih tinggi di
Sg Serai dan Sg Lalang, manakala kepekatan K tertinggi ditemukan
di mata air Dusun Tua. Kepekatan unsur surih dalam mata air panas
di lokasi lain secara umumnya rendah dan hampir sama. Berdasarkan
kelimpahan unsur surih, Unsur kimia mata air panas ini mungkin juga
dapat menyembuhkan penyakit-penyakit tertentu, seperti psoriasis
dan ekzema. Mata air panas Batu 16, Sg. Serai dan Sg Lalang mempunyai
potensi untuk dibangunkan sebagai tapak penting industri geopelancongan
kesihatan. Oleh itu, kajian ini boleh dijadikan asas kepada kajian
lanjutan dalam aspek yang sama.
Kata kunci: Hulu
Langat; mata air panas; mineral; potensi manfaat untuk kesihatan
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