West Java Water Regulation Draft Directed to Protect Services and Boost Regional Revenue
Leaders and members of Special Committee (Pansus) XI of the West Java Provincial DPRD have emphasised that discussions on the Draft Regional Regulation (Ranperda) on Water Management and Utilisation must serve as a balanced instrument between increasing regional own-source revenue (PAD) and the sustainability of water services for the community.
Deputy Chairman of the West Java Provincial DPRD, Iwan Suryawan, stated that the policies resulting from this committee are expected not only to focus on fiscal contributions but also to consider aspects of justice, sustainability, and the fulfilment of the community’s basic needs for clean water.
“The discussions in this committee must be comprehensive and not disadvantage any party. Instead, this Ranperda is expected to accommodate the broad interests of the community,” said Iwan during the working visit of Pansus XI to the Regional Public Company (Perumda) Tirta Tarum in Karawang Regency on Wednesday (15/4/2026).
Member of Pansus XI, Jenal Aripin, added that the discussions are not solely focused on fiscal aspects. The committee also places significant emphasis on the quality of water consumed by the public.
During the visit, Pansus gathered various information related to water quality standards, processing procedures, and the challenges faced by Perumda in maintaining water quality to ensure it remains suitable and safe.
“Good water management will directly impact the community as the beneficiaries. Therefore, the discussions must be more comprehensive and in-depth,” said Jenal.
He explained that this visit is part of efforts to deepen the material in policy discussions on water management and utilisation, particularly regarding plans to increase taxes on surface water usage.
Pansus XI also seeks to obtain a comprehensive overview of the impact of such policies on various sectors, both in terms of public services and their contributions to PAD.
Additionally, the discussions highlighted the availability of water in several regions at risk of crisis, such as Tegalwaru and Telukjambe. This has become a serious concern to ensure that the formulated policies remain supportive of water resource sustainability and community needs.
Thus, the Ranperda currently under discussion is expected to serve as a policy foundation that not only strengthens regional revenue but also ensures fair and sustainable access to clean water for all residents of West Java.