Water levels at Johor treatment plants close to critically low

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JOHOR BARU: The ongoing dry spell and heat wave have affected the water levels of several treatment plants in Johor, with at least two close to reaching their critical points. State International Trade, Investment and Utilities Committee chairman Jimmy Puah...

"A request to carry out a scheduled water supply programme has been sent to the National Water Services Commission for approval," he said.

The state executive councillor said the Lebam dam in Kota Tinggi has also dipped below its critical point, although its plant is still operating normally. "In Muar, the dry spell is causing the water intake along Sungai Muar to reach its critical level with the Bukit Serampang plant experiencing the worst intake," he said.

"Several rivers in Segamat and the Gunong Pulai dam in Pontian are also experiencing the same situation." These rivers and the dam supply drinking water to the people of Pontian as well as to certain parts of Johor Baru.The state government and Ranhill SAJ are monitoring the situation with the help of other agencies, he said.

 

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