Mine water can kill, Selangor government urged to be cautious


KUALA LUMPUR: Three water researchers have urged the Selangor Government to disclose the status and safety of mine water pumped into the Sungai Selangor dam as it is found to contain heavy metal ions. 

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia head of Centre of Water Research and Analysis Prof Dr Yang Farina Abdul Aziz said on Thursday that the matter should be looked into seriously as the water content could endanger public health.

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