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Batu Kitang water treatment plant getting a massive RM138.9 million upgrade — capacity to double from 100MLD to 200MLD by end of this year. The project, which has reached 67% completion, will significantly boost water supply for Kuching Division, Samarahan Division, and surrounding areas. Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi said the upgrade will also help fix recurring low water pressure issues in fast-growing areas like Stakan and Samarindah. [image: 1782867814687-batu-kitang-plant.jpg] Scope of works includes: Upgrading treatment processes (flocculation, sedimentation, filtration) SCADA automation system upgrade New treated water storage tank and pumping station Enhanced raw water intake system at Sarawak River The upgraded facility will also benefit parts of Samarahan including Sungai Mata and Tanjung Parang, plus areas under JBALB's rural water distribution system. Location: Batu Kitang, Kuching Details: RM138.9 million upgrade, 67% complete, targets completion by end of 2026 Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

古晋多个地区居民近期投诉自来水浑浊变色，砂拉越水务（Sarawak Water）强调 Batu Kitang 滤水站运作正常，问题出在输水管网内的沉淀物受水流变动影响。 6月初开始，古晋县多个地区陆续出现自来水浑浊、水质变色的问题。砂拉越人民联合党（SUPP）公共投诉局主任 Milton Foo 在6月12日指出，他在24小时内就接到超过10宗投诉，呼吁当局公开水质报告并派发干净水源给受影响居民。 [image: 1781762762899-water-tap.jpg] 砂拉越水务昨日发文告说明，Batu Kitang 滤水站处理过程一切正常，水质变色是因为供水管网内部的沉淀物受水流变化及系统稳定化工程影响而浮动。 自6月6日起已展开缓解措施，包括加强管网冲洗及现场监测。最新数据显示，大部分受影响区域的水质已有明显改善，投诉量也比上周减少。 砂拉越水务表示冲洗和监测工作将持续进行，直至供水系统完全稳定、水质恢复满意水平为止，并对造成不便向用户致歉。 Borneo Post 地点： 古晋县多个区域 详情： Batu Kitang 滤水站运作正常；水质变色因管网沉淀物浮动；冲洗作业持续进行中 新闻来源： Borneo Post 你觉得呢？

Discoloured tap water has been reported across several areas in Kuching, but Sarawak Water says the Batu Kitang treatment plant is running fine — the issue is caused by sediment disturbance in the distribution network. Since early June, residents in parts of Kuching Division have been complaining about murky and discoloured water coming from their taps. The issue escalated to the point where SUPP Public Complaints Bureau chairman Milton Foo said he received over 10 complaints in just 24 hours on June 12. [image: 1781762762899-water-tap.jpg] Sarawak Water issued a statement yesterday assuring the public that the Batu Kitang Water Treatment Plant continues to operate normally. The company attributed the discolouration to sediment disturbances within the distribution network, triggered by changes in water flow patterns and ongoing system stabilisation activities. Mitigation efforts have been ongoing since June 6, including intensified flushing operations and field monitoring. Sarawak Water reports that conditions are improving and complaint trends have declined compared to the previous week. The company apologised for the inconvenience and reaffirmed its commitment to restoring water quality to satisfactory levels. Milton Foo had previously called for water quality reports to be released and for clean water supplies to be deployed to affected areas. Borneo Post Location: Multiple areas across Kuching Division Details: Batu Kitang Water Treatment Plant remains operational; discolouration due to sediment disturbance in pipes; flushing operations ongoing Source: Borneo Post What do you think?