Ysc3 Twincharged July 22, 2020 Share July 22, 2020 no wonder my morning glass tasted different yesterday ... in tampines (not yishun). PUB: Boiled tap water in S'pore smelling like pandan is safe to drink Some residents in Singapore are smelling the sweet scent of pandan coming from their boiled tap water, raising the prospect that people here might be hallucinating. However, National water agency PUB told The Straits Times on July 22 that the cause of the unusual scent is an organic compound in the water and that the water is safe for consumption. PUB said it has received feedback on the faint pandan smell in boiled tap water from residents residing in Pasir Ris, Yishun and Tampines. PUB said it is looking into the matter, and that preliminary investigations have been carried out. "(The compound) may be detected by customers with a keen sense of smell or palate, but is otherwise without any adverse health effects in trace amounts," a PUB spokesman told ST. "The water supply remains safe to consume." Laboratory tests of water samples found trace levels of less than 10 parts per billion of tetrahydrofuran (THF), a type of organic compound, in the water. The water was taken from affected homes and water mains. Malaysia too Singaporeans are not alone though. Malaysian media also reported on July 22 that residents in Johor Baru having noticed a weird scent in their tap water. PUB said its investigations so far have shown that the smell appears to be linked to water imported from Malaysia, which is derived from Johor River. PUB said the "affected water" has been "isolated" and it is working with the Malaysian authorities. Those in Singapore can request for water bags by calling the PUB hotline on 1800-225-5782. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged July 22, 2020 Share July 22, 2020 Pandan Smell acceptable,if Petrol & Diesel Smell then is not. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic July 23, 2020 Share July 23, 2020 PUB adds flavoring to the tap water now ah? Now pandan smell, so what's next? Lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ody_2004 Turbocharged July 23, 2020 Share July 23, 2020 (edited) When I saw the title I click and expect to see "Panda smelling water from Tap" video... then no panda till i read is pandan! whahahahahahahaha... Edited July 23, 2020 by Ody_2004 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic July 23, 2020 Share July 23, 2020 Who the heck pour solvent into the Johor river? tetrahydrofuran (THF) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrofuran Quote Precautions[edit] THF is a relatively nontoxic solvent, with the median lethal dose (LD50) comparable to that for acetone. Reflecting its remarkable solvent properties, it penetrates the skin, causing rapid dehydration. THF readily dissolves latex and is typically handled with nitrile or neoprene rubber gloves. It is highly flammable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic July 23, 2020 Share July 23, 2020 Can they make it taste of beer? No everyone likes Pandan. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic July 23, 2020 Share July 23, 2020 (edited) my wife noted the smell yesterday. haha my water bottle water has the taste actually. Edited July 23, 2020 by Lala81 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic July 23, 2020 Share July 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Lala81 said: my wife noted the smell yesterday. haha my water bottle water has the taste actually. Use those got brand water filter lor Amazon cheaper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic July 23, 2020 Share July 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, Mustank said: Use those got brand water filter lor Amazon cheaper lol. To me boil tap water can liao lah. I don't think really required in sg. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianmo Hypersonic July 23, 2020 Share July 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, Mustank said: Use those got brand water filter lor Amazon cheaper I use diamond one.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged July 23, 2020 Author Share July 23, 2020 8 minutes ago, Lala81 said: lol. To me boil tap water can liao lah. I don't think really required in sg. Even my boiled white rice had a slight tinge of the smell this morning... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic July 23, 2020 Share July 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, Lala81 said: lol. To me boil tap water can liao lah. I don't think really required in sg. By right no need boil also can la. During army dont know drink how many gallon of tap water liao, still alive today le?! Lol. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count-Bracula Twincharged July 23, 2020 Share July 23, 2020 Water source must be Pandan reservoir, simpur as that. 2 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic July 23, 2020 Share July 23, 2020 Clear mandate. Now they put stuff in the water to make the mandate clearer next time. 😂😂😂 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersaylee Supersonic July 23, 2020 Share July 23, 2020 19 minutes ago, Turboflat4 said: Clear mandate. Now they put stuff in the water to make the mandate clearer next time. 😂😂😂 Expect vanilla or peppermint no less 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic July 23, 2020 Share July 23, 2020 1 hour ago, 13177 said: PUB adds flavoring to the tap water now ah? Now pandan smell, so what's next? Lol. Lemon or Lavender ..... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic July 23, 2020 Share July 23, 2020 1 hour ago, 13177 said: PUB adds flavoring to the tap water now ah? Now pandan smell, so what's next? Lol. Maybe it is one of that "East Coast Plan" ... 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kklim Supercharged July 23, 2020 Share July 23, 2020 Anyone else find small black ants in their water containers? ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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