KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) – A comprehensive study will be conducted under the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP) to test the usability of groundwater as an alternative source of water, the senate was told Wednesday.
Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Datuk Dr James Dawos Mamit said the study by the Department of Minerals and Geoscience would cover two major factors related to the water source.
“In an effort to ensure it is really safe to use, the study will emphasise on identifying arsenic in the groundwater sources in gold mining areas.
“Focus is also on groundwater sources in frequently flooded areas as it…
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