Sungai Aur turned blue due to the chemical drums cleaning.
The illegal activity of a business cleaning used metal drums thought to contain chemical wastes is the reason of Sungai Aur, Klang, near here, becoming blue, according to the Selangor Department of Environment (DoE).
Hundreds of used drums were discovered during an operation undertaken with the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) enforcement unit and the police, which finished at 8 p.m. yesterday, according to Selangor Department of Environment director Nor Aziah Jaafar.
Hundreds of spent drums were located in an open area, ready to be cleaned, and a flow of blue water was observed in a drain outside the premises that led to a huge drain nearby.
The cleaning of used barrels containing chemical wastes, which are classified as scheduled wastes with the code SW409, was done without the authorisation of the Department of the Environment.
Under Section 38(1)(a) of the Environmental Quality Act 1974, an Equipment Operation Detention (POK) order was issued to the premises to cease the pollution and await further investigation.
A representative of the premises, a guy in his 40s, was also detained as part of the operation to assist with the inquiry.
According to Nor Aziah, the case is being examined under Sections 34A, 34B, 25, 18, and 19 of the Environmental Quality Act 1974.
Meanwhile, under the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005, a total fine of RM500,000 was imposed for a variety of offences.
Several samples of coloured water and planned garbage associated with the case will be transferred to Malaysia’s Chemistry Department (JKM) for further analysis.
They will not hesitate to pursue environmental criminals with vigour. Thank you to members of the public who have assisted us by providing information on polluting activities.
She further encourages the public to report any such action by calling 1-800-88-2727, sending an email to aduan [email protected], or using the DoE’s e-complaint portal at https://eaduan.doe.gov.my.
