Hajiji being briefed on the nano-filtration drinking water system at Kampung Baru-Baru, Tuaran.
TUARAN: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Haji Hajiji Haji Noor has called on Jetama Sdn Bhd to expand its solar-powered nano-filtration drinking water system to more interior areas.
“This system, developed by Jetama, is commendable as it can supply treated water from tube wells to locations where clean water is otherwise inaccessible,” he said after visiting the newly installed facility at Kampung Baru-Baru here today.
He said the residents of Kampung Baru-Baru had never enjoyed treated water supply before, as the village is located far from the main distribution network. “I thank Jetama for installing this facility here,” he added.
Hajiji noted that the system, which uses solar power or a battery bank to operate the water treatment process, is particularly suitable for rural and remote areas, including islands in Sabah.
“I have asked Jetama to consider installing this system in more remote villages,” he said.
Costing about RM1.2 million, the self-powered mobile drinking water system has the capacity to produce 30,000 litres of treated water daily. It is equipped with sensors and controllers to monitor water quality and system performance, adjusting operations as needed.
The treated water is stored in tanks and distributed to households via pipes or other distribution systems.
Also present were Deputy Chief Minister III/Works Minister Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya and Jetama Chairman Datuk Yusuff Manan.
