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KUALA LUMPUR (October 2): Households and businesses, across four districts in Selangor will face temporary water disruption on Oct 9 for a maximum period of 72 hours.
The Star reports that Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) head of distribution Kelvin Siew said the disruption was to facilitate equipment replacement works at the Sungai Semenyih Water Treatment Plant (WTP).
Works would be carried out starting from 9am for a period of 12 hours, resulting in total plant shutdown.
Expected to last between 35 hours and 72 hours, the water supply will be fully restored by Oct 12.
Those living in affected areas are advised to prepare for the disruption.
The daily reports that the districts involved are Petaling (132,000 account holders), Hulu Langat (64,000), Sepang (86,000) and Kuala Langat (58,000), with dry taps affecting 476 areas.
“There will be 80 static tanks placed in critical areas like schools, mosques as well as apartments and flats.
“Our seven local service centres will operate 24 hours beginning Oct 9 to assist with enquiries and relief water supply,” Siew said yesterday.
A total of 62 water tankers will deployed to the affected areas, and 10 jumbo tankers will be placed in selected locations.
About 20,000 five-litre drinking water bottles will also be distributed during this time.
Syabas said the full list of areas affected would be made available at www.syabas.com.my
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