Risk: Low Operational

Old Klang Road Market Wastewater Treatment Plant, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Malaysia, Malaysia, Malaysia

Overview

Old Klang Road Market Wastewater Treatment Plant serves the market area in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is an operational facility managing wastewater from the local commercial district.

The Old Klang Road Market Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, serving the wastewater needs of the Old Klang Road market area. As a municipal facility, it handles commercial and potentially some residential wastewater from this bustling district. Malaysia's wastewater treatment plants operate under the Department of Environment (DOE) and the National Water Services Commission (SPAN). Plants serving commercial areas like this are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect public health and the environment. The facility is operational and contributes to the city's sanitation infrastructure. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local drainage system, which eventually flows into the Klang River. The Klang River is a major waterway that runs through Kuala Lumpur and empties into the Strait of Malacca. This river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Klang River basin, which flows through Kuala Lumpur and into the Strait of Malacca. The Klang River is ecologically significant, supporting aquatic biodiversity and serving as a vital water resource. Downstream, the river meets the coast, where mangrove ecosystems and coastal habitats are sensitive to pollution. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect these environments.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, specifically serving the Old Klang Road market area.

The plant primarily serves the commercial area of Old Klang Road market, including businesses and nearby residents. It handles wastewater from a busy urban district.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage system, which flows into the Klang River and eventually reaches the Strait of Malacca.

The plant operates under Malaysia's Department of Environment (DOE) and the National Water Services Commission (SPAN), which enforce standards for wastewater treatment and discharge.

In Malaysia, wastewater treatment plants serving commercial areas are typically required to provide secondary treatment to meet environmental quality standards set by the DOE.

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