Jakarta (Antara Bali) - Of the over 250 million population of Indonesia,
only 11 million households currently have access to piped water, which
is mostly supplied by regional drinking water companies (PDAMs).
The remainder of the population relies on wells, springs, and rainwater harvesting.
Safe drinking water is crucial for health, therefore, the government hopes for most Indonesian people to have access to clean water.
By the end of 2019, the countrys drinking water supply coverage is expected touch reach 60 percent of the population, while the remaining 40 percent will continue to rely on other sources.
"At present, 11 million households in Indonesia have clean water pipeline connections. We aim to reach 27.6 million households by 2019," the Chairman of the Drinking Water Supply System Development Supporting Agency (BPPSPAM) Tamin M. Zakaria Amin said in a press statement on last Thursday.
He explained that funds amounting to Rp253 trillion would be required to finance the first installment of pipeline connections. Allocations from the State Budget (APBN), the Provincial and District/City Budget (APBD), and the Regional Drinking Water Supply Companies (PDAMs) are expected to cover the funding.
Amin also urged the Regional Clean Water Supply Companies (PDAMs) to have a clear business plan in place to meet the publics demand for a reliable and clean water supply.
"I think the State Budget (APBN) is ready to support the PDAM, but it must have a clear plan, for instance, as to who will build the distribution network," the Chairman of BPPSPAM noted.
According to a recent study, of the 359 clean water supply companies in Indonesia, only 182 are categorized as healthy, 103 are deemed not healthy enough, and 74 are considered unhealthy.
Zakaria also expressed support for establishing a synergy and cooperation among regions to expand the clean water supply service to the public.
The BPPSPAM is also expected to attract quality investors keen on expanding and improving clean water supply services across Indonesia.
To accelerate the realization of the drinking water pipeline connection projects, the role of BPPSPAM will be strengthened through a draft government regulation on Drinking Water Supply System management , deliberations over which are ongoing.
"The role of BPPSPAM will be strengthened, increased and made more strategic," the Director of the Ministrys Drinking Water Development Department M. Natsir affirmed.
The agency is expected to focus more on supporting and guiding PDAMs. So far, it has only given recommendations, but it will now be given the authority to speak with the Home Affairs Ministry and with regional administrations about implementing its tasks. (WDY)
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The remainder of the population relies on wells, springs, and rainwater harvesting.
Safe drinking water is crucial for health, therefore, the government hopes for most Indonesian people to have access to clean water.
By the end of 2019, the countrys drinking water supply coverage is expected touch reach 60 percent of the population, while the remaining 40 percent will continue to rely on other sources.
"At present, 11 million households in Indonesia have clean water pipeline connections. We aim to reach 27.6 million households by 2019," the Chairman of the Drinking Water Supply System Development Supporting Agency (BPPSPAM) Tamin M. Zakaria Amin said in a press statement on last Thursday.
He explained that funds amounting to Rp253 trillion would be required to finance the first installment of pipeline connections. Allocations from the State Budget (APBN), the Provincial and District/City Budget (APBD), and the Regional Drinking Water Supply Companies (PDAMs) are expected to cover the funding.
Amin also urged the Regional Clean Water Supply Companies (PDAMs) to have a clear business plan in place to meet the publics demand for a reliable and clean water supply.
"I think the State Budget (APBN) is ready to support the PDAM, but it must have a clear plan, for instance, as to who will build the distribution network," the Chairman of BPPSPAM noted.
According to a recent study, of the 359 clean water supply companies in Indonesia, only 182 are categorized as healthy, 103 are deemed not healthy enough, and 74 are considered unhealthy.
Zakaria also expressed support for establishing a synergy and cooperation among regions to expand the clean water supply service to the public.
The BPPSPAM is also expected to attract quality investors keen on expanding and improving clean water supply services across Indonesia.
To accelerate the realization of the drinking water pipeline connection projects, the role of BPPSPAM will be strengthened through a draft government regulation on Drinking Water Supply System management , deliberations over which are ongoing.
"The role of BPPSPAM will be strengthened, increased and made more strategic," the Director of the Ministrys Drinking Water Development Department M. Natsir affirmed.
The agency is expected to focus more on supporting and guiding PDAMs. So far, it has only given recommendations, but it will now be given the authority to speak with the Home Affairs Ministry and with regional administrations about implementing its tasks. (WDY)
Editor : I Gusti Bagus Widyantara
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