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Posted on 17 Apr 2012
Water that pools on top of Bartley Rd bus stop might attract mosquitoes
STOMPer Chia noticed water pooling on the roof of a bus stop along Bartley Road and feels it might be a potential mosquito breeding spot.
The STOMPer said (Apr 13):
"Mosquito larvae heaven on bus stop.
"These pics were taken on Apr 13 2012 and it shows a large puddle of stagnant rainwater on top of the bus stop along Bartley Road (towards Toa Payoh).
"This is a perfect place for mosquito larvae breeding and there are residential houses, an MRT station as well as schools in this vicinity.
"Can the relevant authority do something quickly!"
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6 comments
doomer11 said
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21 Apr, 2012
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Everytime there Maris Stella flooding... wet my shoes. Build better drains!
senseonsands said
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19 Apr, 2012
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Some public buildings also have water pooling on their roofs!
the_ultimate said
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18 Apr, 2012
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the design does not create water ponding. it's the workmanship. no one check on the work done.
SkyObserver said
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18 Apr, 2012
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Bus stops are maintained by LTA. NEA trusts LTA staffs (Both Civil Servants) . Therefore bus stops are not required to be checked. RIGHT!
homelyman said
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18 Apr, 2012
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NEA's campaign often targets residents in HDB and private estates and impose fines upon findings. Bus stops are under LTA and so...govt and govt agencies....hard to fine and try not to find. Anyway, the water will dry up pretty fast with the scorching sunlight on these few days. There will not be enough time for the mosquitoes larvae to stay alive and grow.
stomp1980 said
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17 Apr, 2012
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Rain-water retention on roofs and gutters are favorite places for mosquito larvae. That's why we have NEA officers going around buildings and houses to conduct checks. These standing water may not totally evaporate in time. It takes about 5 to 14 days (depending on temperature) for the larvae to develop into adult mosquitoes. So get the facts right first before shooting off. If any places that collects rain-water are left to evaporate on their own and no checks are needed. Why do they employ NEA officers to go round Singapore to check on mosquito breeding sites!
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