Tapping into water source underground


A group of researchers from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) with the underground water filter system (blue container) during a visit to Tawau, Sabah.

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) is hoping to get funding for underground water filter installations in rural areas in Sedohok and Cha’ah, both in Segamat, Johor.

UTHM Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education lecturer Prof Dr Mohd Zainizan Sahdan said the water filter would cost between RM150,000 and RM500,000, depending on the water source.

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