Public Works Ministry strengthens clean water services for Flores Island evacuees
The Ministry of Public Works (PU) is strengthening clean water services for evacuees on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said that meeting clean water needs is one of the priorities in handling the emergency situation because it directly affects the health and continuity of community activities.
“What is important now is how we can immediately serve the community’s needs. The Ministry of Public Works continues to move forward with data collection, inspection, and handling of affected infrastructure, including ensuring that the community’s clean water needs remain met during the emergency response period,” Dody said in a statement in Jakarta on Saturday.
As of 27 August 2026, a total of 214,000 litres of clean water had been distributed to 21,740 people in the regencies of Nagekeo, Sikka, Manggarai, East Manggarai, and Ngada.
Clean water distribution has been carried out in stages since 19 August 2026 and targets various affected locations, ranging from evacuation posts, health facilities, schools, places of worship, government offices, to residential areas.
Clean water services are now also being strengthened with the addition of distribution facilities in several affected areas.
The Ministry of Public Works is operating 12 water tanker trucks (MTA) and 27 public hydrants (HU) to expand service coverage, especially at evacuation sites and in areas whose drinking water systems have been affected by the earthquake.
In Manggarai Regency, clean water services at the Reok Sub-district Post currently have 2 water tanker trucks (MTA) serving two main posts, namely the Golo Conggo Post and the Barangkolong Post.
In addition, there is 1 MTA unit belonging to volunteers serving clean water needs at independent posts in Reok Sub-district.
The two MTAs have distributed 16,000 litres of clean water to the Barangkolong Post to meet the needs of 1,890 people.
In East Manggarai, emergency service support is being strengthened with four MTA units and 17 HU units. At the same time, the Ministry of Public Works together with the local government is identifying damage to the Drinking Water Supply System (SPAM), including in Nampar Tabang Village, North Lamba Leda Sub-district.
The Rana Mese SPAM transmission pipe has suffered a total break, while the Kota Komba SPAM is being handled through welding by the local UPTD.
Throughout the period of 19–27 August, distribution in East Manggarai was carried out to a number of locations, including Pota, Nangambaur, Golo Lijun, and Nangambaling villages, as well as several posts in Borong and Sambi Rampas sub-districts.
Meanwhile in Nagekeo, clean water services were provided to a number of points in Aesesa Sub-district and other areas, including Danga Urban Village, the Regent’s Official Residence, Aeramo General Hospital, the Berdikari Field Post, and several independent posts.
On 27 August, distribution was again carried out to the Gua Maria Batunitu Integrated Post, Danga Village, Nangadero Village, and Renduwawo Village.
In Ngada, clean water distribution reached a number of locations in Riung and West Riung sub-districts, including Nangamese, Ria Village, Wolomese, Lana Mai, and Ngara Village. On 27 August, 20,000 litres of water were channelled to independent posts and affected residents in Ngara Village, West Riung Sub-district.
In Sikka, clean water distribution was carried out, among others, to the Gelora Samador Evacuation Post and Ladolaka Village, Palue Sub-district. To strengthen emergency services, one MTA unit has also been placed in Baopaat Village, Lela Sub-district.