1.  But Gist of the Energy Department said that there was no longer water present in the silo that holds the pipe and that the charcoal would not burn.

2.  Nor, it seems, does operating a prison on water present any particular problems.

3.  The Moon formed as a dry body, many believe, and any water present would have come from its bombardment by comets.

4.  According to Virginia officials, the present water intake pipe is situated too close to land to avoid sediment and other pollutants.

5.  However, to repair or replace the pipes requires money and the present water charges may be inadequate to cover the costs.

6.  Menteri Besar Tan Sri Mohamad Isa Abdul Samad said the State would give its full co-operation to the council in seeking ways to overcome the present water problem.

7.  Norhayati said the present water retention pond near the dumpsite would be upgraded to accommodate greater volume of leachard as part of a long- term plan.

8.  On the present water crisis, Wan Hanafiah suggested that water treatment plants be built near Lake Chini in Pahang and Lake Chenderoh in Perak.

9.  The Menteri Besar said this when asked to comment that reported logging activities and developments surrounding water catchment areas in recent years had attributed to the present water situation.

10.  The present water intake pipe, according to Virginia officials, is situated too close to land to avoid sediment and other pollutants.