High ammonia levels cause Johor water disruptions


Datuk Hasni Mohammad

JOHOR BARU: A high level of ammonia in the raw water from Sungai Johor has caused a major water disruption affecting approximately 600,000 residents in southern Johor.

Operations at three water treatment plants –  the Semangar, Sungai Johor and Tai Hong water treatment plants –  were stopped on Tuesday when the chemical was detected in the water.

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