THE Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) announced the second stage of water supply restoration from 6am today, with optimal pumping of treated water from the Sungai Dua water treatment plant (WTP) to the island.

PBAPP in a statement today said it would restore water supply to 495,065 users by 6am tomorrow.

“Users close to the Bukit Dumbar Reservoir and Pumping Station Complex will get water supply first and then it will reach the Barat Daya district.

“This is in line with the recovery schedule after the Sungai Dua WTP was ‘restarted’, and PBAPP will continue to provide updates…today” the statement said.

The second stage of supply resumption involves 495,065 consumers (84% of the 590,000 consumers) in the state.

PBAPP said stage one of supply resumption, involving 197,025 users (33% of the 590,000 consumers) in Seberang Perai was completed.

The statement announced the testing and gradual resumption of operation of the Sungai Perai underwater pipeline, which was repaired yesterday.

Sungai Perai is the last location out of 22 throughout Penang that underwent ancillary works, besides the main task of replacing two 1,200mm valve units at the Sungai Dua WTP. – Bernama, January 12, 2024.