KLANG: THE  water crisis in several parts of the Klang Valley is  threatening to hit residents and the business community hard.

The New Straits Times spoke to several residents here who have been hit by or are bracing for water disruptions.

In other parts of Klang, there had been water disruptions in the past few months.

According to Bandar Botanic resident Marilyn Nedunchelian, 26, her housing area had been affected by several disruptions in the past six months because of low water pressure.

She said in April, there was a water disruption which lasted for two days. Water tankers were sent to her housing area.

"For now, we have yet to receive any notice of water disruption. When I read about the proposed water rationing in the Klang Valley, it did not surprise me."

A resident from Bandar Parklands, Dr R. Theyveeka, 40, said there had been frequent water disruptions in her area.

She said the last water disruption was several weeks ago which lasted four days, forcing her family to go to a relative's house.

On Saturday, Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) announced a proposal to ration water in Kuala Lumpur, Hulu Langat and Klang.

Syabas will present its plan to the National Water Services Commission next week.

Syabas chief executive officer Datuk Ruslan Hassan had said the plan was necessary to resolve the water crisis affecting the three districts.

In Kapar, residents of Sri Sementa Empat flats have been experiencing water disruptions since Saturday.

Norah Tamsir, 52, said the disruption first occurred from 10am on Saturday to 3am yesterday, before the supply was cut again about 9am yesterday.

She said residents contacted Syabas, which sent water tankers.

"When there is no water, it is impossible to cook or even take a shower. We had to go to Taska Sungai Kapar Indah across the road to shower."

Another resident, who only wanted to be known as Meor, 29, said frequent water disruptions had been occurring since the beginning of the year.

"This happens at least once a month and lasts from one to three days. On Thursday, I noticed that the water had started to slow down, so I called Syabas to inform them of the low water pressure," he said.

Syabas assistant general manager (corporate communications and public affairs) Priscilla Alfred said some areas in Kapar were suffering water cuts because of the low water level in the dam.