KUALA LUMPUR: Some 30,831 homes (154,155 users) in Hulu Selangor and Sabak Bernam are experiencing water disruption as Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) reported diesel contamination at its Water Treatment Plant in Sabak Bernam.
Syabas reported that the affected areas in Sabak Bernam include the whole of Bagan Terap, Sungai Panjang, Parit 1 to Parit 12, Sungai Haji Dorani Hala Sawah and Laut.
The whole of Pekan Sungai Besar, Panchang Bedena, Tebuk Pulai, Jalan Taman Pusara, Bagan Sungai Besar, Bagan Sungai Burung and Sungai Pulai are also affected.
In addition, the whole of Kawasan Peket 20 to Peket 100 Hala Sawah and Laut, Parit 14 to Parit 8 Hala Sawah and Laut, Pasir Panjang, Batu 23, Sungai Leman, Sungai Nibong, the whole of Bagan Nakhoda Omar, Sungai Tengar, Sungai Apong, Parit Baru, Sungai Air Tawar, Sungai Lang, Tebuk Pekan, Teluk Rhu, Tebuk Jawa and Kampung Banting.
The affected areas in Hulu Selangor include the whole of Felda Gedangsa.
The water supply disruption started 10.40am on Wednesday.
The relevant authorities, including Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas), have been alerted of the problem for further investigation.
Syabas Corporate Communications and Public Affairs assistant general manager Priscilla Alfred said Syabas would provide emergency water supply from tankers to affected users.