PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Environment (DoE) has detained two individuals to assist in the investigation into the odour pollution in Sungai Kundang ...
: The Department of Environment has detained two individuals to assist in the investigation into the odour pollution in Sungai Kundang and Sungai Sembah, which forced the temporary shutdown of the Rantau Panjang, Sungai Selangor Phase 1 , Sungai Selangor Phase 2 and Sungai Selangor Phase 3 Water Treatment Plants yesterday.
“An inspection revealed that the source of the odour pollution was a leak of a chemical known as Poly Metha Acrylic Acid from a storage tank. This chemical is a liquid product produced by the premises,” he said in a statement today. “The flow of Sungai Kuang enters Sungai Kundang, then into Sungai Sembah, and subsequently into Sungai Selangor. The chemical leak resulted in the release of a strong, pungent odour characteristic of PMAA,” he said.
The premises’ operational area, along with the process equipment, has been sealed by the DoE through the issuance of an Equipment Seizure Notice under Section 38 of the Environmental Quality Act 1974 until the investigation is completed.
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