Malaysia: Water outages planned in parts of Seberang Perai in Penang Dec. 2-4

Event

Officials announced water supply outages for parts of Seberang Perai in Penang Dec. 2-4. The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) attributed the planned disruptions to maintainence works at a water treatment plant. The affected areas include Seberang Perai Utara, Tengah and Selatan. More than 197,000 customers will experience water outages or low water pressure. Delays in service resumption are possible.

Authorities will likely provide water tankers during outages. Some business disruptions are possible, especially for companies that rely heavily on municipal water to maintain operations.

Advice

Stock up on drinking water. Confirm alternative water supplies for business operations. Pressure and water quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water. Minimize nonessential water use throughout the outage. Use only bottled water from reputable suppliers for drinking and hygienic purposes.

Resources

Penang Water Supply Corporation