8 areas in Marang to face low water pressure during Aidilfitri

 

About 600 households in eight villages in Marang, Terengganu, may experience low water pressure during Aidilfitri, the water authority says, but the rest of the state will not be affected.

KUALA TERENGGANU: Eight areas in Marang are expected to experience low water pressure during the Aidilfitri celebration.

Syarikat Air Terengganu (SATU) CEO Abdul Karim Endut said the areas are Kampung Durian Kasim, Bukit Kecil, Durian Pahit, Gong Balai, Pasir Putih, Alor Ketitir, Tok Fakir and Felda Rantau Abang l.

He said the company will place 34 static tanks in the areas to ensure that users get sufficient water supply.

“This year, we have identified (the areas) early. It will involve a small area in Marang since the construction and water distribution works from the Kepong water treatment plant to the main tanks are ongoing.

“However, the percentage (of areas affected) is small, involving about 600 accounts,” he said at a media event organised by the company here last night.

Karim said SATU expects an increase in water consumption by 10% to 15% during the festive season.

He gave an assurance that there would be no water supply disruption in other districts apart from Marang. - FMT