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The National Water Services Commission (SPAN) has called on water service operators to implement immediate mitigation measures following disruptions in international trade caused by the ongoing Iran war
The move aims to safeguard the continuity of the water supply for consumers.
SPAN outlined that operators should maintain sufficient stockpiles of chemicals, as well as mechanical and electrical spare parts, to last at least three to six months.
This precaution comes as the water services industry relies heavily on fuel for treatment and distribution, along with international logistics for equipment and chemical procurement.
"Based on current monitoring, operators have not yet felt a significant impact as fuel costs remain controlled, following the announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim," SPAN said.
"Similarly, the costs of spare parts and processing materials have not shown any sharp increases."
The commission added that it will continue to assess the situation and did not rule out potential disruptions if the conflict persists
"Any sudden spike in costs will affect the operations of water service providers. If necessary, appropriate measures will be proposed to the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) to ensure the impact on consumers is minimised while maintaining consistent service capacity," SPAN said.
SPAN also urged consumers to use water and energy prudently, particularly during festive seasons and amid global crises. Unforeseen issues with the water supply can be reported directly to operators or to SPAN through the SiSMAS application at sismas.span.gov.my.
