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Two people detained in connection with odour pollution in Sg Kundang, Sg Sembah | Scoop
Residents of the Klang Valley are buckling under the need to collect water from Air Selangor, because of the temporary shutdown of water treatment plants as a result of odour pollution from the rivers. – Halim Salleh/Scoop pic, July 24, 2024
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Two people detained in connection with odour pollution in Sg Kundang, Sg Sembah

Authorities are investigating a premises that may be responsible for the leak of a chemical that flowed into the rivers

Bernama
Updated
7:59 PM MYT

 

PUTRAJAYA – The Department of Environment (DoE) has detained two individuals to assist in the investigation into the odour pollution in Sg Kundang and Sg Sembah, which forced the temporary shutdown of the Rantau Panjang, Sg Selangor Phase 1 (SSP1), Sg Selangor Phase 2 (SSP2) and Sg Selangor Phase 3 (SSP3) water treatment plants (LRAs) yesterday. 

DoE director-general Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar said following the incident, the department conducted an investigation at a premises that processed acrylic materials in the industrial area of Jalan Kampung Orang Asli, Kuang in Rawang.

“An inspection revealed that the source of the odour pollution was a leak of a chemical known as poly metha acrylic acid (PMAA) from a storage tank. This chemical is a liquid product produced by the premises,” he said in a statement today.

The spill eventually overflowed into the premises’ drainage system, then into the main road drain, and finally into Sg Kuang.

“The flow of Sg Kuang enters Sg Kundang, then into Sg Sembah, and subsequently into Sg Selangor. The chemical leak resulted in the release of a strong, pungent odour characteristic of PMAA,” he said.

In response, Wan Abdul Latiff said the DoE issued an immediate order to the operator of the premises to carry out cleaning works within the premises, drainage areas and affected tributaries.

“These works were completed yesterday afternoon by a contractor licensed by the department.

“Three samples of evidence were also collected and have been submitted to the Chemistry Department for composition and matching tests,” he added.

The premises’ operational area, along with the process equipment, has been sealed by the DoE through the issuance of an Equipment Seizure Notice (POK) under Section 38(1)(a) of the Environmental Quality Act 1974 until the investigation is completed.

The case is being investigated under Section 25 of the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Amendment 2024), which provides for mandatory imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to RM10 million if convicted of river pollution. – July 24, 2024

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