18 water treatment plants in S'wak at critical level


SIBU: Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has identified 18 water treatment plants in seven areas where the supply of water is at the critical level due to the dry weather.

According to its press statement on Thursday (Sept 19), Sri Aman, which is hard hit by the haze, had 10 water treatment plants – the most in the state – and the water reserve was low and at a critical level.

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