Overview

• NEA said the discolouration occurred on Aug 16 and Aug 23 and that the canal’s colour has returned to normal.
• The agency attributed the green hue to wash water contaminated with water-based ink that was discharged into the canal.
• Investigations are ongoing and NEA is assessing enforcement action, with first convictions for unauthorised discharge carrying fines of up to S$20,000.
• PUB reported no abnormalities in water quality downstream of the Bukit Timah Canal or in Marina Reservoir.
• Nee Soon GRC MP Jackson Lam highlighted residents’ reports and photos and urged the use of the OneService app for future incidents.