Sunday, 31 Jan 2021 03:37 PM MYT
IPOH, Jan 31 The Department of Environment (DOE) has sealed the processing system of a ceramic factory in Sitiawan believed to have released untreated effluent into the public drain at the Kampung Acheh Industrail Area last night.
Perak DOE director, Rosli Zul said the offence was detected through ‘Op Teras’ conducted by the DOE Teluk Intan Branch from 9.30pm to 1am.
“We have sealed the ceramic factory’s equipment as it is believed to have released untreated effluent into the public drain and this could have an adverse impact on the quality of the body of water.