THE Penang Water Supply Corporation is still working to restore water supply to around 1,000 consumer accounts in Barat Daya district that were hit by water disruptions since Tuesday due to a burst pipe in Sungai Perai, Butterworth, says its CEO K. Pathmanathan, adding restoration had reached 99% as of 5am today.

“Our staff are currently restoring water supply to Balik Pulau Hospital, Emerald Park, Tingkat Relau, Sunway Cassia, Setia Sky Vista, Flat Lily and Vista Condominium. Water tankers have been dispatched to all affected areas,” he said in a statement today.

He added that restoration work began at 2pm last Friday due to high water usage in Barat Daya.

Two probable reasons for the increased consumption were identified – the refilling of hundreds of empty water tanks in affected premises and preparations for Christmas celebrations.

“The Sungai Dua water treatment plant and three main pump stations – Bukit Dumbar, Bukit Gedung and Teluk Kumbar – are pumping treated water at optimum levels to supply Barat Daya district,” he added. – Bernama, December 25, 2023