There is low risk of the oil spill spreading to the Johor Strait.
In a statement on June 17, PUB said the oil spill has been limited to coastal areas and some coastal drains.The SFA said that there is low risk of the oil spill spreading to the Johor Strait, where Singapore’s fish farms are located.ST PHOTO: AUDREY TANon June 14 has not affected water supply here and local fish farms located in the Johor Strait, according to separate statements from national water agency PUB and Singapore Food Agency .
The agency added that no oil has been detected near the seawater intake at Jurong Island Desalination Plant, which is closest to the oil spill location on the south coast of Singapore Island.Meanwhile, the Marina East Desalination Plant, located further along the coast, has a dual-mode capability to treat either seawater or reservoir water.
The other three desalination plants, namely SingSpring, Tuas South and Tuas, are located on the western end of Singapore, away from the spill. “To date, none of our fish farms is affected by the oil spill, and our local fish remains safe for consumption,” said SFA, adding that it is in close contact with the farms and will continue to monitor the situation closely.involving the Netherlands-flagged dredging boat Vox Maxima
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