PAM Jaya Prepares 70 Free Water Tankers During Service Interruption

Jakarta (ANTARA) - PAM Jaya is preparing 70 free water tankers for residents affected by a temporary suspension of the water supply in 45 sub-districts, occurring from Friday (5/6) night to Saturday (6/6) early morning due to electrical maintenance at a PLN-owned substation.

“We have approximately 70 tankers ready to provide assistance to PAM Jaya customers across all affected areas free of charge. There will be no charges whatsoever,” said the Operational Director of PAM Jaya, Syahrul Hasan, during a press conference at the PAM Jaya Building, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday.

The water supply interruption was necessitated by electrical maintenance at a PLN substation, which impacts the operations of the Pejompongan I Water Treatment Plant (IPA) on Jalan Penjernihan II, Pejompongan, Central Jakarta.

Syahrul noted that the maintenance work is scheduled to take place from 11:00 PM WIB to 01:00 AM WIB. During this period, customers in several areas of Jakarta may experience a temporary halt in water supply.

Syahrul stated that the free water tanker delivery service is prepared for emergency needs, such as hospitals, places of worship, and social foundations. Customers in need of assistance can contact the PAM Jaya Call Centre at 1500 223.

The affected areas include several sub-districts in West, Central, South, and North Jakarta.

In West Jakarta, affected areas include Glodok, Jembatan Lima, Kota Bambu Selatan, Kota Bambu Utara, Krukut, Mangga Besar, Maphar, Pekojan, Petamburan, Pinangsia, Roa Malaka, Slipi, Tambora, Tanah Sereal, Tomang, Keagungan, Jatipulo, Duri Pulo, Duri Selatan, Duri Utara, Kali Anyar, and Krendang.

In Central Jakarta, the affected areas include Bendungan Hilir, Cideng, Cikini, Gambir, Gelora, Gondangdia, Kampung Bali, Karet Tengsin, Kebon Kacang, Kebon Kelapa, Petojo Selatan, Petojo Utara, and Kebon Sirih.

In South Jakarta, the affected areas are Senayan, Karet Kuningan, Karet Semanggi, Kuningan Barat, and Kuningan Timur.

In North Jakarta, the affected areas include Penjaringan, Ancol, and Pejagalan.

PAM Jaya stated that the water supply will return to normal gradually starting from Saturday (6/6) at 03:00 AM WIB. Consequently, residents in the affected areas are advised to prepare sufficient water reserves before the work begins.

PAM Jaya also expressed its apologies for any inconvenience caused during the maintenance process.