JOHOR BAHRU: The Scheduled Water Supply (BAB) programme in the Kluang and Pontian districts has been suspended for 48 hours beginning at midnight on Thursday (Feb 19).
Johor water operator Ranhill SAJ announced that the suspension follows encouraging improvements in dam levels supplying raw water to several treatment plants in the two districts.
"The suspension of the Scheduled Water Supply took effect at midnight," it said.
"Consumers in Kluang and Pontian who have been affected by the implementation of the BAB since Feb 7 will receive water supply in stages throughout the suspension period," the operator said in a statement posted on Facebook late Wednesday night.
According to the statement, if raw water levels remain stable after 48 hours, the implementation of the BAB will be discontinued.
Meanwhile, the authorities advised consumers to continue using water prudently and to store sufficient supplies as a precaution.
The BAB was implemented on Feb 7, with water supply distributed for 36 hours, followed by 36 hours without water. – Bernama
