Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai urged Kelantan to treat its water supply immediately, for fear it would jeopardise the health of the people.
He said the ministry's analysis found high levels of metal in the water, which should be treated immediately.
"The analysis showed risks to consumers, so the authorities concerned should take responsibility and upgrade their water treatment tanks," he explained at the Parliament building Wednesday.
'We will refer the matter to the Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry for follow up," he added.
Liow noted that recent tests on Kelantan water samples not only detected heavy metals but the presence of the dangerous E.coli bacteria.
He advised the state's inhabitants to use only filtered and boiled water.
"Don't take this lightly, as it involves our basic needs. The Health Ministry will ensure the National Water Services Commission continues to monitor and make sure the water quality is improved," he emphasised.-- BERNAMA
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