PETALING JAYA: After two water supply interruptions in the Klang Valley within a week, the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) is calling for stern action against polluters and for a water bill discount to be offered. Its chief executive officer T. Saravanan said the unscheduled water cuts within days of each other were unacceptable and consumer frustration was palpable all over social media. On Aug 31, a total of 463 areas in the Klang Valley experienced an unscheduled water cut due to odour pollution. The pollution was detected at the water intake for the Jenderam Hilir raw water pump station, leading to a temporary shutdown of the Semenyih water treatment plant. Concessionaire Air Selangor said water supply is expected to be fully restored to all affected areas in five regions by 6am tomorrow.
