KOTA TINGGI: Effluents from an oil palm factory in Ulu Remis, here has been identified as the cause of ammonia pollution in Sungai Johor that led to water supply disruptions in three districts.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the state government would take legal action against the factory's owner, a government-linked company.
He said the Department of Environment had taken water samples from Sungai Johor and investigations have so far revealed that the factory was responsible for the incident that led to high amounts of ammonia in Sungai Johor.
This caused three water treatment plants to be closed on Tuesday, which caused water supply disruptions affecting about 600,000 consumers in three districts.
"The state government has identified the company involved and legal action will be taken on them. The pollution was caused by an oil palm factory in Ulu Remis.
"The state government will not compromise on the matter as the company's carelessness had caused pollution to the environment and hardship to the people," said Khaled after launching Rumah Mampu Milik Johor units in InnoCity, here.