Another report in the newspapers about the pipe water in Batu Pahat.
I found this as well:
Dr. Boo Cheng Hau’s blog has also results of the the analysis of the water samples.
You can view it here: http://drboochenghau.blogspot.com/2010/04/water-testing-results.html
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From TheStar Online: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/4/18/nation/6081839&sec=nation
Sunday April 18, 2010
Poor water quality claim in Johor
By DESIREE TRESA GASPER, desiree@thestar.com.my
JOHOR BARU: Quality tests conducted on tap water at several places in Batu Pahat and Yong Peng have shown increased levels of magnesium, said Skudai assemblyman Dr Boo Cheng Hau.
Tests on samples taken from Jalan Kurnia in Batu Pahat, Taman Batu Pahat, Jalan Besar Yong Peng and Taman Bukit Perdana showed magnesium levels that were four times the accepted level, he said.
“This could be one of the reasons why we have received complaints that more children were being admitted to hospitals for diarrhoea,” he said.
He added that consumption of high levels of magnesium could also lead to muscle spasms and mental disorders.
Dr Boo said tests conducted on water taken from the Bekok river and Bekok dam also showed a higher level of ammonia and coliform.
He said this would be due to illegal oil palm plantations and animal farms found near water sources.
“Ammonia is usually found in fertiliser used at the plantations while coliform can be found in the faeces of cows that may be reared near the water sources,” he added.
The assemblyman sent water samples in the area for testing following complaints by residents that the water quality was poor since rationing started.
It was earlier reported in The Star that Dr Boo had spent his own money to conduct these tests as many residents from Batu Pahat and Yong Peng had forwarded complaints to him about the matter.
“The people have a right to know if the water they are drinking is contaminated. The Government has to take steps to rectify this problem,” he said.
State International Trade, Industry, Energy, Water, Communication and Environment Committee chairman Tan Kok Hong said he had not received any report of poor water quality from residents in the area.
He stressed that the water standards were in accordance with the conditions set by the World Health Organisation.
“Since the drought occurred, we have noticed that the water had become more acidic, but this is due to environmental reasons.
“When the water level reduces, the peat soil at the bottom of the river is exposed to sunlight, which causes a chemical reaction resulting in the water becoming more acidic,” he said.
However, he stressed that the water would be filtered through treatment plants before it is supplied to consumers.
“The complaints from residents could also be due to other factors such as rusted or leaking pipes,” he added.
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