Clean-up in Whampoa River after whitish discharge discovered

Leong Wai Kit Channel NewsAsia 24 Jan 15;

SINGAPORE: The Whampoa River - which flows into Marina Reservoir - is being cleaned up after whitish discharge was spotted at 8.30am on Saturday (Jan 24).

But the authorities said online sensors showed that water quality downstream is within the normal range. Initial checks showed the discharge had flowed from a riverside drain along Jalan Ampas, into the Whampoa River. The discharge was contained at 10.30am.

The authorities say they take great effort to ensure raw water is treated properly, before it reaches households. PUB monitors the quality of the raw water in our reservoirs and the raw water is treated at the waterworks to World Health Organisation drinking water quality guidelines before it is supplied to households.

Water samples have been collected for testing, and investigation is ongoing.

- CNA/ec