Amnesty for illegal connections

Amnesty for illegal connections

JAKARTA: To reduce illegal water consumption through illegal
pipe connections, PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) is holding an amnesty
for illegal connections for a month beginning next Monday.

The program is aimed at reaching the owners and users of
illegal connections located in TPJ's operational areas in East
Jakarta, Central Jakarta and North Jakarta.

TPJ spokeswoman Mia Korompis Dwianto said illegal connections
occurred when residents and businesses obtained piped water
without first registering with the company.

Illegal connections disadvantaged legal customers because the
practice decreased water pressure and forced customers to pay
higher prices due to their water being stolen after being
recorded on their water meters, she said.

It also caused a loss of income to the water company and the
state, while the income was needed to finance further investment
to improve and expand services, she said.

During the amnesty, the owners and users of the illegal
connections will be given the opportunity to become registered
customers without incurring any penalties or fines. --JP