Enough water supply to UMS at all times: Water Department
Published on: Friday, May 30, 2025
Published on: Fri, May 30, 2025 Text Size: 'If the current pumping system is no longer capable of handling the required volume, the university is encouraged to replace it with higher-capacity or more efficient pumps,' Chee said. Kota Kinabalu: The State Water Department defended its water supply operations to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), insisting that the supply has remained sufficient at all times despite growing complaints from students over prolonged shortages. Its Director Chee Chun Chieh said Tank R13, which supplies water to the UMS campus, has never been empty or dropped below a level that would prevent water from being pumped by the university. 'UMS only requires five million liters of water per day (MLD), and the volume available in Tank R13 is more than adequate to meet this daily demand,' he said in a statement, Thursday. He advised UMS to enhance its pumping operations to ensure consistent water delivery for daily use. 'If the current pumping system is no longer capable of handling the required volume, the university is encouraged to replace it with higher-capacity or more efficient pumps,' Chee said. He noted that it has been informed of ongoing efforts by UMS to address the issue, including the construction of a new water tank and installation of new pumps.
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