MB: More ponds will be gazetted as raw water source in Selangor

Amirudin (right) launching the Zero Discharge Policy during the Selangor World Water Day celebration in Pandan Perdana. Looking on (from left) are Hasrolnizam, Izham and Ani. — KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star

SOME 100 ponds in Selangor have been identified as alternative water sources and will be gazetted to reduce dependence on the state’s seven main dams.

Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said 20 ponds had been officially gazetted as Protection Zones under the Selangor Water Management Board (Luas) Enactment 1999, while the remaining 80 were in the process of being gazetted.