Forecasting Future Scenarios of Water Quality Index in Selangor, Malaysia with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Integration

• Main Authors: Shahrir A.H., Salih G.H.A., Taha A.T.B.
• Other Authors: 58906678800
• Format: Book chapter
• Published: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH 2024
• Subjects: Energy; Lockdown period; SDG; UNDP; Water quality

This article reports COVID-19 is a fast-spreading virus that has put the world on lockdown and has harmed Selangor's water and wastewater quality. By incorporating SDGs, it will be important to provide energy efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2030. It is anticipated that by reducing the number of human activities, the quality of water, wastewater, and the environment can be improved. The objective of this research is to find out how anthropogenic activities affected water quality and wastewater during the pandemic. The Water Pollution Index (WPI) and Water Quality Index (WQI) are calculated using data from third parties (WQI). Following that, the data will be subjected to trend analysis, forecasting, and the creation of the UNDP's SDG graph. Rejuvenation techniques can be implemented based on the analysis of SDG graph scenarios. The assumption that the effects of anthropogenic on the quality of water become more noticeable as the effect of the lockout becomes more obvious was further demonstrated. Despite modest water shortages, water quality improved during the pandemic lockdown, and it is predicted to improve with the adoption of the SDG. However, due to a lack of data, no definitive answer can be given in the case of wastewater. The objective of this research is to see if the lockdown in the study area reduced human activities, leading to improved water and wastewater quality, less pollution, and a regenerated ecosystem. SDG 6 aims to ensure that sustainable development is achieved through targeted policy actions, allowing any pandemic-related effects to be addressed before they become permanent. � The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2023.