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        "id": 1658682,
        "msgid": "mp-reminds-bottled-water-industry-to-ensure-source-water-safety-1775631144",
        "date": "2026-04-06 17:06:35",
        "title": "MP Reminds Bottled Water Industry to Ensure Source Water Safety",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "An Indonesian House of Representatives member has urged the bottled water industry to guarantee product safety from harmful contaminants, highlighting that groundwater is not fully protected from modern pollution, as evidenced by recent bromate contamination issues in West Sumatra. He emphasised the importance of the chemical characteristics of raw water alongside production processes and raised concerns over environmental sustainability due to slow natural recharge rates of groundwater amid continuous industrial extraction and land use changes. This imbalance poses significant long-term risks to future generations, underscoring the need for better management of water resources.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - Member of Commission VII of the Indonesian House\nof Representatives, Athari Gauthi Ardi, has reminded the bottled\ndrinking water (AMDK) industry to ensure that products are safe from\nvarious harmful substances, as groundwater is not entirely protected\nfrom modern contamination. He cited the case of bromate content in\ndrinking water that was recently discussed in West Sumatra, proving that\nthe quality of drinking water is not only determined by production and\nextraction processes but also heavily depends on the chemical\ncharacteristics of the raw water. \u201cVarious studies show that groundwater\nis not fully protected from modern contamination,\u201d said Athari at the\nparliamentary complex in Jakarta on Monday. So far, he said, groundwater\nhas often been positioned or considered as a relatively safe resource\nbecause it has undergone natural filtration. However, the presence of\ncontaminants or new compounds in groundwater, according to him, needs to\nbe highlighted because it concerns environmental sustainability aspects.\nAccording to him, the sustainability of groundwater sources regarding\nthe balance between extraction and recharge occurs very slowly due to\ngeological conditions and land cover. On the other hand, he said, the\nneeds of industry, particularly AMDK companies, are continuous and\nlong-term, potentially creating an imbalance between water supply and\ndemand. He stated that changes in land use, urbanisation, and lack of\ninfiltration areas affect this natural recharge system. According to\nhim, this situation is concerning for future generations. \u201cIn the short\nterm, it may not seem too bad, but in the long term, it is very worrying\nfor our children,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mp-reminds-bottled-water-industry-to-ensure-source-water-safety-1775631144",
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