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MIRI, Aug 10: Laku Management Sdn Bhd has assured residents of Miri that the water sourced from Sungai Bakong, while exhibiting a slight yellowish colour due to residual organic matter after treatment, is safe for consumption and everyday use.
Laku Management Sdn Bhd chairman Datuk Nelson Balang Rining explained that the water authority has taken proactive measures by activating its secondary raw water source from Sungai Bakong as the primary source from Sungai Liku has reached a critical level due to a prolonged dry spell in the Northern Region of Sarawak.
In response to this challenge, Laku has successfully initiated the use of its secondary raw water source, Sungai Bakong, to ensure an uninterrupted water supply to the Lambir Water Treatment Plant.
“The extended dry spell has resulted in an absence of rain for almost a month, especially around Miri. This has led us to implement this necessary step,” he said in a statement following a press conference today.
Deputy Minister of Tourism Dato Sebastian Ting and Miri City Council (MCC) Mayor Adam Yii were present.
The water from Sungai Bakong, he added, has higher organic content which leads to a subtle yellowish tint in the treated water due to the carry-off of organic matter post-treatment.
“However, be assured we are rigorously working to address this.
“Laku is committed to resolving the coloured water issue as switfly as possible. We are increasing the frequency of our tank cleaning and backwashing procedures,” he said.
Furthermore, Laku is also collaborating with a third-party water quality experts to ensure the water remains in compliance with the National Drinking Water Quality Standard.
As such, residents in Miri encountering water issues are encouraged to contact the hotlines 085-426626/436626. Laku Management will swiftly response and undertake necessary actions, including initiating water pipeline flushing within the affected areas.
In addition, Laku emphasises the importance of responsible water usage within the community to sustain a healthy supply and minimise wastage. — DayakDaily
