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Macroinvertebrates act as biological indicator – 9th September 2021
Macroinvertebrates are organisms that are large enough to be seen with the naked eye and lack a backbone which is invertebrate. They inhabit all types of running waters, from fast-flowing mountain streams to slow-moving muddy rivers. Examples of aquatic macroinvertebrates include insects in their larval or nymph form, mussels, snails, and worms. They are commonly found attached to submerged rocks, logs, and vegetation.
Continue readingKawasan Tadahan Hujan Ulu Muda- 9 September 2021
Ulu Muda merupakan sebuah kawasan tadahan yang sangat penting bagi penduduk negeri Kedah, Pulau Pinang dan Perlis. Kompleks Hutan Ulu Muda (Ulu Muda) meliputi kawasan seluas 163,000 hektar dan kawasan tadahan air untuk Empangan Muda mengalir ke Sungai Muda di selatan dan Empangan Pedu dan Ahning yang mengalir ke Sungai Kedah di utara. Hutan Simpan Ulu Muda yang terletak di utara Semenanjung tanah air yang merupakan kawasan tadahan air terbesar bagi mengisi tiga empangan buatan manusia yang utama iaitu Empangan Ahning, Empangan Muda dan Empangan Pedu. Empangan ini sangat penting untuk penanaman padi dan penggunaan domestic serta industri. Kawasan tadahan ulu muda sangat penting untuk dipelihara demi keselamatan air terutama pada musim kering setiap tahun. Air hujan dari Ulu Muda juga membolehkan Kedah berfungsi dengan berkesan sebagai “Jelapang Padi Malaysia”, dengan itu memastikan jaminan makanan untuk negara ini.
Continue readingCracking The Water Bill and Water Meter Code – 9th September 2021
Have you ever wondered about the source of the water supplied to your home? Where it comes from? Who supplies the water? How much water do you utilize on a monthly basis?
Well, fret not, as this post will explain what everybody ought to know about reading water bills.
Continue readingPublic consultation – Water Tariff Review for Penang (24 May 2021 until 6 June 2021)
Public consultation – Water Tariff Review for Penang (24 May 2021 until 6 June 2021). For the purpose of this public consultation, SPAN has prepared a consultation paper and slides to provide some background and information on the proposed adjustment of water supply service rates in the state of Penang. In addition, a survey form is also provided to obtain feedback from stakeholders on the proposed adjustment.
The documents are uploaded as at the link https://apps.span.gov.my/rundingan_awam/pen804 for two (2) weeks starting 24 May 2021 until 6 June 2021.