KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The Jeram Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Kuala Selangor is running efficiently, with its pollution controls including those for emissions up to par, said the Environment Department (DOE).
“I have visited the WTE facility in Jeram and I saw that the system is advanced. All gas emissions, including dioxins, are controlled according to prescribed standards.
“We (DOE) also have a continuous monitoring system with the air division. This means that if there is any increase in pollution, once it reaches 80 per cent, the system will be triggered into action and the operation will be stopped.
“There will be no release of pollutants into the air if the pollution control system functions properly,” Selangor DOE director Datuk Wandi Yadzid Yaakob said during a question-and-answer session at DOE’s media engagement session, held at Pavilion Hotel here today.
Citing examples of developed countries with WTE plants such as Singapore and Japan, Wandi said such facilities should not pose a problem when they are operated properly and comply with legal requirements.
He also pointed out how WTE plants contrast with illegal dumpsites, which can cause pollution and fires.
He highlighted that proper waste management has become increasingly important for Selangor due to the state’s rapid growth and the large volume of waste it generates.
When asked about the concerns raised by residents about the proposed site for the Batu Arang WTE plant, Wandi said the project meets technical and legal requirements under its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), which has been approved.
He said the project would be subject to conditions set out in the EIA and requirements by authorities.
“From the technical aspect of pollution, it has met all legal requirements. The requirements and mitigation measures stated in the EIA report have been complied with, which is why the EIA report was approved,” Wandi added.
