Section 45

If in the opinion of a local authority any well or other source of water supply in its area is or is likely to be used for domestic purposes or in the manufacture or preparation of food or drink and is so polluted as to be prejudicial to health, the local authority may apply to the Court of a Magistrate in this respect and the Magistrate may order the closure of the well or prohibit the use of the water supply concerned.

Any person contravening any order made under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine of one thousand ringgit and one hundred ringgit for everyday during which the offence continues.

Power of local authority to establish certain services.