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        "id": 1819769,
        "msgid": "ugm-vocational-school-and-hutama-karya-introduce-rainwater-harvesting-technology-in-sleman-1782226242",
        "date": "2026-06-23 20:53:00",
        "title": "UGM Vocational School and Hutama Karya Introduce Rainwater Harvesting Technology in Sleman",
        "author": "Irvan Sihombing",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The Vocational School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and state-owned construction firm PT Hutama Karya have deployed a rainwater harvesting and filtration system in Sleman Regency to address declining water sources during prolonged dry seasons. The 'Gama Rain Filter' technology processes rainwater to meet drinking water standards while also serving as a flood mitigation tool by reducing surface runoff. The initiative, part of the 'Nandur Tuk Banyu' programme, aims to create a model for water self-sufficiency aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.",
        "content": "<p>The Vocational School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has reinforced\nits commitment to providing sustainable clean water access through the\nHK WASH Infra (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Infrastructure) programme.\nThis innovation has been implemented in Padukuhan Gemawang, Kalurahan\nSinduadi, Kapanewon Mlati, Sleman Regency, as a solution to the\ndeclining river water discharge during extended dry seasons. The\nprogramme, part of the \u2018Nandur Tuk Banyu\u2019 initiative, is the result of a\nstrategic collaboration between the UGM Vocational School, PT Hutama\nKarya (Persero), and the Kinarya Anak Bangsa Foundation. The handover\nwas conducted officially by PT Hutama Karya\u2019s Head of TJSL Unit, Dianita\nSaraswati, attended by Sleman Regent Harda Kiswaya and relevant\nofficials on Tuesday (23\/6). Primary technical support was provided by\nthe Department of Civil Engineering of the UGM Vocational School. The\ndeveloped system relies on the Gama Rain Filter Rainwater Harvesting\nInstallation (IPAH). This technology not only collects water but also\ntreats it to meet drinking water quality standards. Pratama Tirza Surya\nSembada, M.Sc., Assistant at the Hydraulics and Environment Laboratory\nof SV UGM, explained that rainwater has significant potential as a\nquality alternative water source. \u2018Rainwater is essentially clean if the\ncatchment medium, such as the roof, is in a clean condition. The Gama\nRain Filter IPAH is equipped with three filtration stages: a leaf\nfilter, coarse dust filter, and fine dust filter,\u2019 Tirza stated. To\nensure consumption safety, the system is combined with additional\ntreatment measures. Beyond providing clean water, this programme\nfunctions as a disaster mitigation instrument. By harvesting rainwater,\nthe volume of surface runoff can be reduced, thereby minimising flood\npotential in densely populated areas. The programme also aligns with\nSustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 concerning access to clean water\nand proper sanitation. Through the spirit of \u2018Nandur Tuk Banyu\u2019\n(Planting Water Springs), the technical team also promotes the\nconstruction of infiltration wells, biopores, and the planting of\nconservation vegetation to maintain the hydrological cycle in both\nupstream and downstream areas. The team includes Prof.\u00a0Agus Maryono,\nPratama Tirza Surya Sembada, M.Sc., Hendra Agus Herlambang, and Teaching\nFactory (TeFa) Water Resources and Rainwater Harvesting students Sandhy,\nWichak, and Aji. PT Hutama Karya\u2019s Head of TJSL Unit, Dianita Saraswati,\naffirmed that the company\u2019s involvement in HK WASH Infra represents a\ntangible commitment to delivering infrastructure that directly impacts\ncommunity welfare. Meanwhile, Kinarya Anak Bangsa Foundation Founder\nRosita Yuwanasari noted that this initiative has been registered as SDGs\nAction #51577, which prioritises holistic protection of water resources.\nWith this collaboration, Padukuhan Gemawang is expected to become a\npilot model for other regions in managing clean water self-sufficiency.\n\u2018In the future, there should be no more areas that experience flooding\nduring the rainy season but then struggle with water shortages during\nthe dry season,\u2019 Tirza concluded.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ugm-vocational-school-and-hutama-karya-introduce-rainwater-harvesting-technology-in-sleman-1782226242",
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