WATER prime quality in Telok Gong, Selangor has really come alongside adhering to the applying of the Water Quality Conservation Programme in Dec 2024.
Public well being and wellness and ambiance board chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin claimed that since March 2025, the Water Quality Index (WQI) standing has really gotten to Class III– Moderately Polluted, which allows uncooked provide of water features with intensive remedy.
“The state authorities, by way of the Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS), has been actively implementing river monitoring measures by way of the River Monitoring Programme (RMP) since April 2023 to make sure that the rivers within the state are in good situation with the potential for improved water high quality,
“This program is a micro-level approach together with the monitoring of the prime quality of discharges releasing proper into important rivers in Selangor and is achieved recurrently.
“To date, 4 sampling workout routines have been performed within the Sungai Telok Gong space beneath the Water Quality Conservation Programme.
“This included a number of places, particularly Jalan Ikan Tampang and Jalan Udang Galah, where water streams right into Sungai Langat, in addition to PGA Jeti Parajurit (which streams right into the Selat Lumut),” she mentioned in an announcement on Friday (April 18).
As a long-term measure, the state authorities, by way of LUAS, has gazetted and enforced the Discharge of Return Water, and Entry or Discharge of Waste and Pollutants (State of Selangor) 2024, also called the Zero Discharge Policy (ZDP).
This coverage focuses on the regulation of each the amount and high quality of water sources from environmental sources.
The implementation of the ZDP started within the Telok Gong space by way of a state-level collaboration between LUAS, Telok Gong Manufacturers Association and Port Klang assemblyman Azmizam Zaman Huri, who had additionally attended an engagement session with stakeholders on Dec 5, 2024.
Telok Gong Industrial Park is the primary industrial space in Selangor to be concerned within the implementation of this ZDP.
Jamaliah added that LUAS is participating with industrial premises within the Telok Gong space to supply info on the management of discharges from premises and the requirement for ZDP licences.
“To day, about 92 ZDP permits have really been launched to industrial amenities within the Telok Gong location.
“The state authorities hopes that by way of these initiatives, the standard of water sources within the Telok Gong space will be improved with sturdy dedication from all stakeholders, together with premise homeowners, industrial and industrial gamers.
“The state will certainly not jeopardize and will certainly take strong activity versus any kind of tasks that present troubles or contaminate water resources, according to Section 79( 4) of the LUAS Enactment 1999,” Jamaliah claimed.
