In this entry I would to like to introduce AQUA SAVE PROGRAM by Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang. I'm sure that many of us have no idea about what really this program all about. As we already know Penang is currently ranked as among the top water consumption in our country. The Aqua Save program is an initiative of the Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn. Bhd. (PBAPP) in collaboration with the Penang State Government to award industries and organizations which are committed in water conservation activities. This program is set up to inspire and encourage Penangites to conserve Penang’s scarce water resources and contribute towards Penang’s water sustainability. It is a comprehensive initiative to reduce water use.The scheme is implemented through certification that recognizes the water efficiency of an organization.The certificate will be issued annually. Organizations which manage to maintain their efforts and have been awarded with the certificate for three consecutive years will be recognized with a special incentive and reward.
Below are some of the answers for the question that might be raised.
Below are some of the answers for the question that might be raised.
What is Aqua Save Program?
Aqua Save is a program to recognize water efficiency of an organization
Who organize this program?
The program is organized by PBAPP in collaboration with the Penang State Government.
Why it is implemented?
As the water provider in Penang, PBAPP holds the responsibility to encourage water conservation among Penangites and contribute to Penang’s long term goal of water sustainability.
How is Aqua Save program implemented?
It is implemented through certification which will be issued to the qualifying organizations.
Who can apply for Aqua Save?
The program is open to the following in Penang:
i. Companies
ii. Industrial institutions
iii. Hotels
iv. Educational Institutions
v. Government Departments
vi. Any other business and non-business organizations
Can individual and residential consumers participate in the program?
No.
What is the benefit of Aqua Save?
The qualifying organizations shall:
i. Be awarded with a certificate
ii. Use the Aqua Save logo on their company letter head, correspondences, advertisements etc
iii. Recognition and publicity
iv. Special recognition for organizations that have been awarded with the certificate for 3 consecutive years.
How do organizations apply for this certification?
They may fill up the application form which can be downloaded from the following website www.pba.com.my
http://www.pba.com.my/Attachments/PBA_AquasaveApplicationForm.pdf
What are the assessment evaluation criteria?
The Aqua Save Committee will conduct the evaluation based on few criteria:
i. Amount of water savings
ii. Initiatives and effort performed by the organization to conserve water
iii. Innovativeness and cost effectiveness of the technologies used
iv. Commitment to contribute into sustainability of water conservation
v. Any other relevant procedures, policies, activities or mechanisms that lead to water conservation
Is there any closing date for the program?
It is an ongoing program. As such, there will not be any closing date. The application form can be submitted any time through out the year.
Will PBAPP organize any briefing session on this program?
Yes, PBAPP will be organizing a workshop to brief on the program details.
Where can we get more information on this program?
Kindly visit the website at http://www.pba.com.my or drop an email to customer@pba.com.my
Level 32 & 33, KOMTAR, Jalan Penang, 10000 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Tel: 04-2634 200 Fax: 04-2613 581
Aqua Save is a program to recognize water efficiency of an organization
Who organize this program?
The program is organized by PBAPP in collaboration with the Penang State Government.
Why it is implemented?
As the water provider in Penang, PBAPP holds the responsibility to encourage water conservation among Penangites and contribute to Penang’s long term goal of water sustainability.
How is Aqua Save program implemented?
It is implemented through certification which will be issued to the qualifying organizations.
Who can apply for Aqua Save?
The program is open to the following in Penang:
i. Companies
ii. Industrial institutions
iii. Hotels
iv. Educational Institutions
v. Government Departments
vi. Any other business and non-business organizations
Can individual and residential consumers participate in the program?
No.
What is the benefit of Aqua Save?
The qualifying organizations shall:
i. Be awarded with a certificate
ii. Use the Aqua Save logo on their company letter head, correspondences, advertisements etc
iii. Recognition and publicity
iv. Special recognition for organizations that have been awarded with the certificate for 3 consecutive years.
How do organizations apply for this certification?
They may fill up the application form which can be downloaded from the following website www.pba.com.my
http://www.pba.com.my/Attachments/PBA_AquasaveApplicationForm.pdf
What are the assessment evaluation criteria?
The Aqua Save Committee will conduct the evaluation based on few criteria:
i. Amount of water savings
ii. Initiatives and effort performed by the organization to conserve water
iii. Innovativeness and cost effectiveness of the technologies used
iv. Commitment to contribute into sustainability of water conservation
v. Any other relevant procedures, policies, activities or mechanisms that lead to water conservation
Is there any closing date for the program?
It is an ongoing program. As such, there will not be any closing date. The application form can be submitted any time through out the year.
Will PBAPP organize any briefing session on this program?
Yes, PBAPP will be organizing a workshop to brief on the program details.
Where can we get more information on this program?
Kindly visit the website at http://www.pba.com.my or drop an email to customer@pba.com.my
Level 32 & 33, KOMTAR, Jalan Penang, 10000 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Tel: 04-2634 200 Fax: 04-2613 581
Penang Water Supply Statistics 2009
| Total land area – State of Penang | 1,031 sq km | |
| Gazetted water catchment area | 62.9 sq km | |
| Main source of raw water | Muda River (Sungai Muda) | |
| Population (est.) | 1.58 million people | |
| Registered water consumers | Domestic - 432,422 Trade - 60,812 | |
| Total - 493,234 | ||
| No. of dams | 6 | |
| Total raw water storage capacity | 46,013 million litres | |
| No. of treatment plants | 10 | |
| Design capacity of treatment plants | 1,273 million litres per day | |
| Average treated water production | 913 million litres per day | |
| Average registered consumption | 739 milion litres per day | |
| Non-Revenue Water (NRW) | 19.1% | |
| No. of treated water reservoirs | 60 | |
| No. of treated water towers | 34 | |
| Total length of pipelines | ||
| (100mm and above) | 3,916km | |
Perbandanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) has established e-payment arrangements with many popular banks in Mlaysia. If your bank has an arrangement with us, you may settle your water on time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For detail visit http://www.kidbuxblog.com/penang/just-click-to-settle-your-penang-water-bill
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