Kelapa Island clean water facilities confirmed able to anticipate El Niño
The Thousand Islands Regency Government has confirmed that the clean water available at PAM Jaya’s Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) facility on Kelapa Island is capable of coping with the El Niño phenomenon and the dry season. SWRO is a desalination technology that converts seawater into clean water using high-pressure membranes.
“The need for clean water is a basic necessity for the community, and we must ensure its availability. Therefore, we continue to promote various solutions through collaboration with multiple parties, including PAM Jaya and the private sector, so that clean water services for residents are maintained,” said Thousand Islands Regent Muhammad Fadjar Churniawan in Jakarta on Wednesday.
He stated that these efforts are part of anticipatory measures to face the potential impacts of the dry season and the El Niño phenomenon, which could affect the availability of clean water for residents. He stressed that clean water needs are a primary concern for the Thousand Islands Regency Government, especially for communities living on residential islands.
He noted that clean water plays an important role in the daily lives of the community, from household needs to residents’ economic activities. “Clean water is used by all levels of society, from household needs and health to supporting residents’ business activities. For this reason, its existence must be a shared responsibility and receive support from all elements of society,” Fadjar said.
“We hope that all ongoing processes can be realised soon so that the benefits can be felt directly by the community. Support from the government, the business world, and the community is the key to the success of sustainable clean water provision,” Fadjar added.
Meanwhile, PAM Jaya Kelapa Island officer Hafizhul Wahyudi explained that the current operational condition of the SWRO facilities in the Thousand Islands varies at each location. He mentioned that the Kelapa Harapan Island SWRO is still offline, whereas the Kelapa Dua Island SWRO is operating normally and continues to serve the community’s clean water needs.
“We continue to monitor and ensure all systems run optimally so that services to the community are maintained,” Hafizhul stated. Furthermore, he affirmed that PAM Jaya continues to coordinate with the Thousand Islands Regency Government and relevant parties to maintain the sustainability of clean water services, particularly in facing the dry season and the potential impacts of El Niño.