Water in Sg Muda declared safe

Cause for concern: Tan (left) and Mohd Fauzi (right) inspecting the waste at Kampung Kemumbung in Sungai Petani, Kedah.

SUNGAI PETANI: Raw water in Sungai Muda has been declared safe for human consumption despite the discovery of an illegal dumpsite by the side of the river.

In a statement, Kedah Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) director Zaidi Tuah said tests by the Environment Department (DOE) found the water quality to be stable from last year to July.