The assessment of public perceptions and attitudes towards water quality in Sungai Kedondong, Batang Kali, Selangor

Water is essential to life. It needs to be treated properly. Yet water pollution is one of the most serious ecological threats on Earth that cannot be taken lightly. When the water ecosystem are polluted, it will not affect human health only but animals and plants also will be affected. The aim of this study is to assess the public awareness and perception towards water quality in Sungai Kedondong, Batang Kali, Selangor. The study involves perception, awareness, knowledge and attitude of public especially visitors towards water quality. 322 respondents involved in a survey to assess their opinion on water quality, however only 313 respondents completed the questionnaire form properly. The result showed that the respondents are aware that the river quality not in a good condition and is polluted with waste residue from the visitors' activities at Sungai Kedondong recreation area.