National sewerage disposal company Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) has called on consumers to be aware of the importance of keeping septic tanks in their houses empty on schedule to preserve a clean environment.
IWK chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Kadir Mohd Din said, to empty the tanks regularly could also protect water resources and health, while at the same time, preventing pollution from the tanks.
"It is very vital the septic tank be emptied according to the schedule because if left unattended, it could result in consumers suffering from water-borne diseases like diarrhoea, typhoid, Hepatitis A and others," he told reporters at a campaign to empty septic tanks in Sungai Isap 2 villages here Saturday.
The session was launched by state youth, sports and culture committee chairman Datuk Wan Adnan Wan Mamat, who is also State Assemblyman for Tanjung Lumpur.
Abdul Kadir said, if septic tanks were not maintained as scheduled, polluted silt and solid dirt would accumulate, emanating not only stench but could also cause them to overflow and pollute drains, rivers and streams.
He said consumers should engage the sewerage disposal company at least once in two years, by contacting the authorised contractor from the National Water Services Commission or Indah Water.- BERNAMA
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