Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd, or Air Selangor (Selangor Water), has outlined strategic measures to ensure that its capacity will meet demand stemming from rapid data centre growth, reported Bernama on Nov 19.
“(The strategic measures include) raising the water reserve margin through the development of four new water treatment plants by 2030, providing an additional capacity of 2.73 billion litres per day,” said Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Selangor Water Adam Saffian Ghazali in a statement.
The strategic movement aligns with Malaysia’s aspiration to become the preferred hub for data centres in the region, said the CEO.
As of September 2024, the water reserve margin stood at 18.37%, up from 15.34% in 2023.
The CEO also revealed that continuous efforts are underway to reduce non-revenue water (NRW) to 25% by 2030, which will enhance the efficiency of Selangor Water’s supply system.
He added that the company remains committed in supplying water to its 9.62 million users while addressing the increasing needs of the industrial sector.
