3,500 accounts face water disruption in Maran, Temerloh

 

Planned repair works at a water treatment plant will disrupt supply to thousands of accounts in parts of Maran and Temerloh, with restoration expected later the same day. – NSTP file pic

KUANTAN: About 3,500 consumer accounts in parts of Maran and Temerloh will face water supply disruption from 9am tomorrow due to repair works at the Batu Sawar Water Treatment Plant.

Pengurusan Air Pahang Berhad (Paip) chief executive officer Saiful Zaini Mohd Bokhari said the works, involving pumping pipes, connections and critical internal instruments, are expected to be completed by 9pm the same day.

"These works need to be carried out immediately to prevent greater risks to the plant's operations in the future," he said in a statement.

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In Maran, affected areas include Jengka 17, Jengka 18, Jengka 19, Jengka 23, Felda Sungai Nerek and Felda Kampung Awah, as well as surrounding areas.

In Temerloh, disruption will affect Kampung Batu Sawar, Kampung Dingkir, Kampung Kerai, Kampung Pulau Pasir Mandi, Kampung Purun, Kampung Macang Manis, Kampung Paya Sendayan, Kampung Galok Kecil, Kampung Nuor, Kampung Paya Perak, Kampung Padang Paku and nearby areas.

Saiful Zaini said water supply would be restored in stages once maintenance works are completed and the distribution system stabilised, with recovery depending on distance and water pressure.

Paip will deploy 40 water tanker lorries, eight jumbo tankers and 150 static tanks during the disruption, prioritising critical facilities such as hospitals, clinics and dialysis centres. - NST