The Johor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has collected water and soil samples from Sungai Pandan in Kampung Melayu Pandan here following reports of chemical odour pollution in three areas.
He said a second set of samples would be taken, with the assistance of the Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) team from Melaka, to determine the content and type of chemical involved. The results are expected to be available today.
Chemical substance detected in Sungai Pandan
“Initial investigations by the fire department suggest that this location (Sungai Pandan in Kampung Melayu Pandan) is the suspected source of the pollution due to the stronger odour detected here.
“Therefore, water and soil samples were collected for preliminary analysis, which showed normal pH levels, but the presence of an unidentified chemical substance. As a result, we are awaiting further assistance from Melaka Hazmat for a more detailed investigation,” he told a press conference after inspecting the river today.
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