Water quality poor in Bekasi

Water quality poor in Bekasi

JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Bumi Bekasi Baru housing complex in
Bekasi, West Java, are complaining about the poor quality and
limited availability of water ever since the distribution has
been managed by the Bekasi chapter of the water company (PDAM).

They said the water is not only inadequate but also smelly and
milky in color. The poor service has forced many residents to buy
drinking water daily at a cost of Rp 600 (US$0.27) per 20 liters.

PDAM took over the management from state-owned housing company
Perumnas last month and since the takeover the firm has increased
the price of water from Rp 300 to Rp 400 per cubic meter. (yns)