Water cuts to be fully resolved by Friday, says exco

 

Seven areas in the Klang Valley experienced unscheduled water disruptions due to the temporary shutdown of four plants following the pollution.

PETALING JAYA: 

The water disruption affecting seven districts due to odour pollution detected in several rivers in Selangor is expected to be fully resolved by Friday, says Selangor infrastructure and agriculture committee chairman Izham Hashim.

He said water supply to users in some affected areas is expected to be restored as early as 8am tomorrow.

The Rantau Panjang plant and Sungai Selangor Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 plants (SSP1, SSP2, and SSP3) resumed full operation at 3pm today,

 he said.

Water distribution from the Rantau Panjang plant began at 6pm today, while the three SSPs are expected to start water distribution at 8am tomorrow.

Residential areas with low water pressure may take a bit longer, but most users will receive water supply within 24 hours,

 he said during a press conference on the issue.

Meanwhile, Izham said the premises that caused the water contamination had been issued a compound notice by the Selayang Municipal Council.

Earlier, Air Selangor said seven areas in the Klang Valley – Petaling, Klang, Shah Alam, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Hulu Selangor and Kuala Selangor – experienced unscheduled water disruptions due to the temporary shutdown of four plants following the pollution. - FMT