NEON green liquid was detected in drains at the industrial area in Jalan Udang Galah, Telok Gong in Port Klang, Selangor, while an intense chemical-like odour was also identified.
Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) Corporate Communications Department director Norfiza Mahfiz said the acrid smell and green coloured liquid that flowed into the drains were traced to a factory that processed plastic scrap.
“Initial investigations of the acrid smell and water pollution pointed to a factory in the area.
“Officers from MBDK and Selangor Department of Environment (DOE) inspected the drain and factory premises.
“It had been found that the neon green liquid that flowed into the drain was caused by plastic scrap washing activities at the factory, while the wastewater treatment system was only partially functional,” she said.
She added that drones were used to trace the distance the effluent had flowed.
Norfiza said the joint operation saw MBDK’s Licensing, Health and Enforcement departments working together with Selangor DOE.
“Selangor DOE also stopped the operation of the plastic scrap washing machine and took water samples for further action.
“MBDK Licensing Department issued four compounds of RM1,000 each.
“Two were issued for effluent run-off into a drain, while another was issued for dirty premises and the fourth compound was issued for operating an unlicensed hostel for workers,” she said.
Norfiza said MBDK also issued a notice of intent to revoke the trade licence.
In the three-hour operation, MBDK’s licensing and enforce-ment departments inspected a number of industrial lots and issued 15 compounds.
“Among the 14 other factories, several did not have a licence to operate and some did not have licences for advertisement boards.
“Other offences included placing industrial work materials in public areas outside the main entrance,” said Norfiza.
She disclosed that the 14 factories were fined a total of RM14,000.
“The Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS), which joined the operations, took water samples for further analysis at the Chemistry Department to identify the pollutants.”
