CYBERJAYA – The National Water Services Commission (SPAN) is investigating the discovery of 19 barrels of scheduled waste at vacant premises near Sg Langat in Taman Seri Reko, Kajang, yesterday.
The regulatory body in a statement today said it found 13 160-litre barrels and six five-litre barrels, all containing solvents that were not properly managed, following information from the Kajang Municipal Council’s enforcement division.
“This could potentially cause river pollution.”
It said in the event of pollution, the premises owners could be investigated under Section 121 (1)(c) of the Water Services Industry Act 2006, which provides for a fine of up to RM100,000, or a year’s jail, or both.
It added that the municipal council is also investigating the premises, which are built on river reserve land and believed to have been operating without a valid licence.
As a mitigation measure, Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd has deployed a monitoring team to the scene.
“The Environment Department is also probing the matter as it involves scheduled waste,” SPAN said, adding that the Selangor Water Management Authority is taking appropriate measures to ensure that the water source is not polluted.
SPAN seeks cooperation from the public to report pollution cases to its investigation and enforcement division at 03-8317-9333 or email [email protected]. – Bernama, February 3, 2021
