CONSUMERS in most areas of Seberang Perai and parts of Penang island, who experienced scheduled water supply disruptions due to the replacement of two 1.2m valves at the Sungai Dua water treatment plant, have been gradually regaining their water supply since yesterday.

Residents have expressed relief and gratitude to Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP), which has worked tirelessly since Wednesday to ensure that affected consumers have their water supply restored on time.

One of the residents in Seberang Perai Utara, Amalina Musa, 28, said that her area in Maklom, Sungai Puyu, has had water restored since midnight.

“Around 10.30pm, I tried to see if there was water, but there was none. After that, I tried again at midnight… Alhamdulillah, there was water.

“I quickly collected containers and filled them up because I was afraid that if the water suddenly stopped, it would be difficult, as many household chores would be delayed,” she told Bernama.

Amalina, who runs a car repair shop, is relieved that she can resume her business as usual.

Meanwhile, 40-year-old Noor Atikah Zainal Anuar said that the water supply was restored in her residential area at Sri Bayu flat in Bayan Lepas, around 6.10am today.

“I was surprised that there was water, earlier than expected… and there is still plenty of water stored previously. Anyway, thanks to PBAPP for facilitating our affairs,” she said.

Meanwhile, residents in areas that have not yet received water, hope that the supply will be restored soon.

Mohd Faizal Hashim, 37, in Teluk Kumbar said although supply has not been restored, he is not worried, as there are water tanks provided for residents.

PBAPP, in a statement this morning, said that the second phase of water supply restoration began at 6am today with the optimal pumping of treated water from the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant to the island to restore supply to 495,065 consumers by 6am tomorrow.

590,000 consumers in Penang are affected by the four-day scheduled water supply disruption, from 6am on Wednesday.

PBAPP said that at least 101 areas in Seberang Perai Utara and Seberang Perai Tengah are expected to receive water supply after 48 hours, while a total of 157 areas involving Seberang Perai Tengah, Seberang Perai Selatan, as well as Timur Laut and Barat Daya, will have water supply restored after 72 hours. – Bernama, January 12, 2024.