PUTRAJAYA – The National Water Services Commission (SPAN) has set up a special technical working committee to examine and propose a solution to water cuts in Kedah and Penang following the sudden water-level drop at Sg Muda.
In a statement today, SPAN said that the sudden drop in the water level of Sg Muda on May 14 has affected the operation of several water treatment plants in Kedah and Penang, resulting in water supply disruption to 678,983 user accounts.
“The committee was established to obtain information and evidence, examine all aspects related to the incident, and further recommend improvement measures to ensure the sustainability of the water supply,” the statement said.
According to SPAN, the committee is expected to complete its final report on the water cuts in Kedah and Penang by the middle of next month.
On May 14, the media reported that the water level in Sg Muda had dropped sharply below 1m due to a faulty barrage gate, affecting production at the Sg Dua water treatment plant. – Bernama, May 30, 2023
