LUAS issued 124 compound notices worth RM4.87 million for pollution, with vigilant monitoring preventing any red alert water disruptions in Selangor this year.
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) recorded no red alert incidents involving water supply disruptions throughout this year.
This achievement followed continuous enforcement actions, including the issuance of 124 compound notices worth RM4.87 million for various pollution-related cases.
LUAS Deputy Director of River Basin and Coastal Management Haslina Amer said vigilant monitoring and early, consistent actions protected the state’s water resources.
“Pollution cases can occur regardless of the season, whether dry or rainy, especially in river basins with certain risk levels,” she said.
She explained these risks typically arise from land clearing, surface runoff carrying waste, fertiliser use, and effluent discharges into rivers.
Haslina confirmed no incidents affecting water treatment plant operations were recorded due to continuous control and high preparedness.
Round-the-clock monitoring allows any discharge or incident to be detected early and managed immediately.
“Most pollution in Selangor comes from spillages due to accidents on highways, especially during festive seasons,” she noted.
Rapid field action helps prevent such situations from worsening and impacting water treatment systems.
Regarding hotspot areas, the number of high-risk locations remains constant regardless of the season.
Most are situated in upstream water sources, requiring continuous monitoring.
Control efforts are focused on industrial and commercial areas with higher potential for discharges affecting raw water quality.
“The Langat River Basin recorded the highest number of incidents, around 40%,” Haslina revealed.
This aligns with rapid development in areas around Kajang and Semenyih, where new developments increase pollution risks.
A total of 28 cases were detected through monitoring via various 24-hour platforms this year.
Including public complaints received, the total number of cases investigated was 96.
Complaints were received via WhatsApp, the Public Complaint Management System (SISPA), and official letters.
Investigations were conducted in close cooperation with relevant agencies.
Approximately 30 investigation files remain open and are being processed in court.
Developments in these cases are expected to be known early next year.
