Pasir mas: The Kelar 2 Water Treatment Plant (WTP), which is expected to be completed by March 2027, will resolve the water supply issues in Pasir Mas and Rantau Panjang, said Kelantan Public Works, Infrastructure, Water and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Dr Izani Husin.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Izani stated that the project, which is currently 39.24 percent complete, has a production capacity of 25 million litres of water per day. This capacity aims to cover the existing shortfall of around 15 million litres per day in Pasir Mas.

"The Kelar 1 WTP currently supplies 75 million litres of water per day, but Pasir Mas still faces a shortage of about 15 million litres per day. When the Kelar 2 WTP is completed, it will not only be able to meet current needs but also provide an excess of around 10 million litres per day," he mentioned to reporters after conducting a working visit to the Kelar 2 WTP project site.

He further explained that the project, implemented by the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC), provides additional capacity to accommodate new developments in the Pasir Mas district.

Pasir Mas has approximately 36,300 user accounts, with some areas still experiencing low water pressure issues and supply disruptions, especially in village outskirts.

"When this plant is fully operational in March 2027, all users in Pasir Mas are expected to receive a more sufficient water supply. The excess water capacity will also allow AKSB (Air Kelantan Sdn Bhd) to open new account applications for residents who have not yet received a water supply," he added.

He also commented that the underground raw water source at the Kelar 2 WTP site is among the best in Kelantan, due to its low manganese and iron content, which can be easily treated using the existing system.

In related developments, Izani mentioned that the state government is actively building new WTPs throughout Kelantan. Currently, 43 plants are in operation, with more than 10 other projects, including tube well systems and river surface water sources, under construction to ensure the water supply needs of the people continue to be met by 2030.