Severe weather disrupts clean water supply on Pulau Panggang

Residents of RW 02 Pulau Panggang, Seribu Islands Regency, have raised concerns over disruptions to the clean water supply, which has been affected by poor raw water quality caused by severe weather and high waves. Yusuf, a resident of RW 02 Pulau Panggang, stated during a visit by the Chair of Commission D of the Jakarta DPRD, Yuke Yurike, that the issue of clean water is a major concern for residents, alongside the condition of water treatment installations that frequently experience problems. He expressed hope for improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant (IPAL), which has experienced overflows on several occasions and requires routine handling by field officers.

Responding to the residents’ aspirations, Yuke Yurike stated that the commission would convey the complaints regarding raw water and clean water to PAM Jaya. She also requested that development planning be continuously monitored so that the public is aware of upcoming programmes and can provide input. Yuke noted that given the current fiscal constraints, not all development needs can be implemented simultaneously, necessitating the determination of priority scales.

Yuke further explained that based on discussions and feedback received, the provision of clean water and the construction of a ring road are two programmes that require primary attention in the future development planning of the Seribu Islands. She affirmed the commitment to ensuring that the needs of the Seribu Islands community are included in the development priorities of the Jakarta Provincial Government. Previously, the Regent of the Seribu Islands, Muhammad Fadjar Churniawan, stated that water needs remain the main challenge for communities in the island regions of Jakarta Province in carrying out their daily lives. He emphasised that the existence of a Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) system is crucial for providing clean water to island residents, as the current reliance on the Water Resources Sub-department and PAM Jaya has limited capacity.