Strategies to Enhance Water Demand Management in Malaysia
Figure 4.3: Aquifer Mapping in North Kedah and Perlis
Figure 4.1: Aquifer Mapping in Northern Selangor
Approximately, calculations of annual water balance of the three water scarce areas at Sg. Perlis, Sg. Kedah, Sg. Bernam, Sg. Tengi, Sg. Selangor and Sg. Kemena (Bintulu) are as shown on Table 4.15. A budgetary figure of RM42.6 million has been quoted from a reputable international groundwater survey source for aquifer mapping in North Kedah and Perlis, Selangor and Bintulu Division in Sarawak using the geophysical techniques (Table 4.16). A follow-up drilling and well construction and tests would require RM800 million. Results from the survey should enable a better understanding on the availability of groundwater which will directly lead to the utilisation of groundwater conjunctively with other sources of water. Once mapped, the groundwater resources should be monitored to ensure that they are protected.
Figure 4.2: Aquifer Mapping in Bintulu 44