PRR Task Force Provides Modern and Sustainable Clean Water Services for Disaster Survivors

The restoration of clean water access for disaster-affected communities in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra is being strengthened by the Post-Disaster Accelerated Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Task Force (PRR Task Force) through modern, permanent, and sustainable water supply systems.

This is evident from the combination of constructing hundreds of borehole wells and developing large-capacity Water Supply Systems (WSS) designed to meet long-term community needs.

One example is the Baja Water Treatment Plant (WTP) at the Karang Baru WSS in Aceh Tamiang Regency, which is currently 30% complete and targeted for completion by August 2026.

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo stated that the success of post-disaster modern water systems depends not only on construction progress but also on securing reliable raw water sources to ensure continuous service through varying seasonal conditions.

“The construction of the 2x50 litres per second WTP is underway, but we must ensure the water intake remains secure. While river levels are currently high, we must also verify that the flow remains sufficient during dry seasons,” said Dody during a site visit to the Karang Baru WSS in Aceh Tamiang.

The Karang Baru WSS will gradually provide clean water connections to approximately 10,000 households. The infrastructure is designed not only to address immediate post-disaster needs but also to strengthen long-term community water resilience.

Permanent service improvements are also underway in North Aceh Regency through the restoration of the Langkahan WSS, which was affected by flooding and sedimentation. Following emergency measures that restored water distribution to around 1,500 household connections, the PRR Task Force is now preparing a new 50 litres per second Langkahan IKK WSS to bolster the existing overcapacity system.

According to Dody, comprehensive recovery must include repairing main installations and household distribution networks damaged by mud and structural issues.

“Many household connections are buried under mud, some are leaking, others need cutting and replacement. We are working to restore services as quickly as possible,” he added.