JOHOR BARU: The Johor state government has asked SAJ Ranhill Sdn Bhd (SAJ) and Johor Water Regulation Body (BAKAJ) to work out the best method to shorten the period of water disruptions, especially in areas often hit by such problem.
At the same time, it also called on the relevant authorities to come up with suggestions on the best way to resolve water pollution issue.
State Public Works, Rural and Regional Development executive committee chairman Datuk Hasni Mohammad said SAJ and BAKAJ must understand that the people would not accept the same excuse each time there was a water disruption.
"Therefore, there is a need to find ways to shorten the period of water disruption in areas that face such problems frequently. The state government has approved allocations to ensure sufficient water supply," said Hasni in a statement.
SAJ announced that water supply in several areas in Johor Baru will be disrupted following an ammonia pollution in Sungai Skudai since July 23 that caused the supply from the Sultan Ismail water treatment plant to drop to 50 per cent.
Among the areas affected are Taman Desa Tebrau, Taman Pelangi Indah, Taman Desa Cemerlang, Stulang Laut, Kim Teng Park, Jalan Lumba Kuda, Bukit Cagar and elevated areas in Bandar Baru Uda.
SAJ said it has taken steps to quickly stabilised the water supply and several water tankers have been dispatched to the affected areas as an alternative remedial step.