13 Apr 2021 / 19:20 H.
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ALAM: The water pollution incident in Sungai Batang Benar due to a fire at a paint factory in Nilai 3, Negeri Sembilan, yesterday afternoon has not affected the water supply to consumers in Selangor.
Selangor Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Orang Asli Affairs Committee chairman Hee Loy Sian in a statement today said following the incident, the Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) had activated the yellow code based on the Water Resources Pollution Emergency Manual for a thorough investigation at the affected area.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that a white stream of water had entered Lake Ujana Nilai Impian, Negeri Sembilan before entering Sungai Batang Benar. The incident was detected following firefighting work at the paint factory,” he said.