The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) has disputed claims that the proposed water conservation surcharge (WCS), which is to be imposed on heavy users, is a burden to the people.

PBAPP CEO Jaseni Maidinsa said the WCS does not affect the majority of domestic consumers, 75 percent of whom use less than 35,000 litres per month.

He added that the PBAPP has submitted an application to the National Water Services Commission to increase the WCS to RM1 per 1,000 litres from the current rate of 48 sen...