Environment agency explains why water in Yishun Canal turned green (update)

Nee Soon GRC MP Jackson Lam said that he checked with NEA after some residents noticed the discolouration in the Yishun Close canal. - JACKSON LAM/FACEBOOK

SINGAPORE: The green water that had pooled in a canal in Yishun Close was caused by the discharge of wash water contaminated with water-based ink, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Wednesday (Aug 27).

In response to media queries, NEA said that the colour of the water has returned to normal and that it continues to monitor the situation.