ITDC Bali turns waste into clean water, Commission VII pushes for national model
Indonesia is rich in beaches and marine tourism, but islands often face clean water shortages. This could be the solution.
Nusa Dua, Bali (ANTARA) - Commission VII of the Indonesian House of Representatives assesses the liquid waste processing carried out by state-owned enterprise PT Pengembangan Pariwisata Indonesia in the Nusa Dua area, Bali, as having the potential to become a national solution for conserving water resources, particularly in tourism destinations.
“Indonesia is rich in beaches and marine tourism, but islands often experience clean water difficulties. This could be the solution,” said Deputy Chair of Commission VII of the House of Representatives Evita Nursanty during a working visit recess in Nusa Dua, Badung Regency, Bali, on Tuesday.
According to her, processing liquid waste into clean water needs to be adapted to local conditions, including from the budget and development scale perspectives.
She assessed that this innovation aligns with government efforts to curb waste, including rubbish in tourism areas.
Meanwhile, Acting President Director of ITDC Ahmad Fajar explained that the wastewater treatment installation is a pilot project managed by a subsidiary of Nusantara Utilitas and has the potential to be implemented in other regions.
He stated that the area has a liquid waste holding pond covering about 16 hectares connected through a pipe network from 21 star-rated hotels and villas in the area.
The waste is then processed through a filtration system until it becomes water for plant irrigation and clean water supply in the area.
“The average processing capacity reaches around 4,000 cubic metres of clean water per day and 1,800 cubic metres for irrigation needs,” he said.
That technology has a production capacity of up to around 1.31 million cubic metres per year.
The circular water project cost around Rp120 billion through partnerships with investors.
“This water is already used by the hospitality sector and the price is lower,” said Ahmad Fajar without detailing the rates.