KUALA LUMPUR: Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) has shut down a fourth water treatment plant (WTP) due to increasing water level that has entered the raw water pump house.
Following the shutdown of the Semenyih 2 WTP, Air Selangor said an additional 70 areas in the Hulu Langat area are experiencing unscheduled water supply disruption.
"Consumers can also obtain the list of affected areas from http://hentitugas.airselangor.com/ online link and the Air Selangor mobile application.
"The expected time for full operations for the Semenyih 2 WTP is yet to be confirmed at this time," it said in a statement shared on its official Facebook page today.
Air Selangor said it will mobilise alternative water supply assistance through water tankers in stages to consumers and critical premises in affected areas during the unscheduled water supply disruption.
As of now, Air Selangor has shut down operations at four WTPs - the Cheras Batu 11 WTP, Sungai Langat WTP, Langat 2 WTP and Semenyih 2 WTP.
"For the Cheras Batu 11 WTP, operations have not yet started due to water overflow to the pump house. For the Sungai Langat WTP, the water supply production rate has been reduced due to high water turbidity and water overflow to the pump house.
"For the Langat 2 WTP, the emergency electricity closure at the Semantan intake is still being implemented.
"The expected full operations time for all the water treatment plants is yet to be confirmed at this time.
"It is crucial for Air Selangor to ensure that all equipment at the WTP is in good condition and can be operated without endangering the safety of Air Selangor's onsite staff, especially those involved electricity in its work."
Air Selangor said a total of 63 water tankers is being mobilised in stages to the affected areas, with priority given to critical premises during the unscheduled water supply disruption.
"Air Selangor is seeking the consumers' cooperation to practise social distancing and wear face masks while collecting the water supply from the water tankers.
"Air Selangor will provide updates progressively from time to time through all mediums, especially the mass media."
Consumers can also refer to its official communication channels such as the Air Selangor app, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or call the Air Selangor Contact Centre at 15300.
Inquiries and complaints can also be submitted at the Help Centre via www.airselangor.com and the Air Selangor app.
