Why was the vacuum sewer system not approved for Clan Jetty?

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The vacuum sewer system was not approved for Clan Jetty due to failing to meet national standards.

The proposed vacuum sewer system for Penang's Clan Jetty was ultimately not approved because it did not meet the established standards set by the National Water Services Commission. This decision came after a comprehensive social impact assessment study, initiated in 2017, explored various solutions for the area's long-standing sewage problems.
Vacuum Sewer System Failed National Standards

A study commissioned by the Sewage Services Department (JPP) and conducted by Perunding Pinang Sdn Bhd identified a vacuum sewer system as one of two potential solutions for the Clan Jetty. However, this system was subsequently rejected as it could not gain approval from the National Water Services Commission, which oversees water and sewerage services in Malaysia.
Alternative System Also Rejected

The other system proposed by the SIA, the prototype Caged-in-situ-Septic System (CISST), also faced rejection. This system was not accepted by the residents and visitors of the Clan Jetty, indicating a lack of community buy-in for that particular solution.
Ongoing Search for a Solution

With both proposed systems unviable, the JPP, in conjunction with the state government and the Economic Planning Unit, is now re-examining the social impact assessment study. The objective is to identify an appropriate sewage system and develop necessary mitigation plans to address the sewage issues affecting the heritage site.
Clan Jetty's Existing Sewage Situation

The Clan Jetty currently lacks a proper sewage system, a situation that has led to a significant portion of its sewage being discharged directly into the sea. This environmental concern was highlighted by Gooi Zi Sen (PH-Pengkalan Kota) during the debate of the 2019 Supply Bill, where an immediate upgrade of the sewage systems was called for.

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