Asian Green City Index evaluates performance in water and sanitation-Part II

摘要

Kuala Lumpur Water: Kuala Lumpur is well below average in the water category, due to a combination of relatively high water consumption and one of the highest leakage rates in the Index. Kuala Lumpur's water consumption per capita, on a daily basis, measures an estimated 497 litres, well above the Index average of 278 litres. Relatively low water tariffs have played their part in stimulating demand. But there are also difficulties on the supply side, with water leakages running at an estimated 37%, compared with the Index average of 22%.In policy areas, Kuala Lumpur scores better. Water quality standards are in force, backed up by regular monitoring, and city authorities are relatively strong at enforcing water pollution standards on local industry. The city also promotes public awareness around efficient water consumption, although it could implement a wider range of water efficiency measures. There are no separate pipes for non-drinking water in Kuala Lumpur, for example, and the city does not enforce hosepipe bans.