High NRW rate, pipe bursts cause low water pressure, says Sabah Works Minister


KOTA KINABALU: High Non-Revenue Water (NRW) rates and undetected pipe bursts are being blamed for the low water pressure affecting consumers in Putatan and Penampang in recent months.

Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya (pic) said ongoing water and pressure balancing efforts in Sabah’s southwest coast have also led to water disruptions, resulting in rationing in most parts of Penampang.

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