Still Using Ground Water, Several Companies in Jakarta Receive DKI Provincial Government Warnings 

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has started to take action against companies and building managers who are still using groundwater. This step is carried out in line with the implementation of Governor Regulation Number 5 of 2026 concerning Energy and Water Efficiency in Building Buildings.

DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said the DKI Provincial Government had asked a number of companies to make improvements, even giving written reprimands to managers who had not complied with the provisions.

"Regarding the use of groundwater, there are now several companies that we have asked to make improvements. And also those who we have given written reprimands to make improvements," said Pramono in Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, Monday, February 9.

He admitted that he had not detailed the number of companies or buildings that had been reprimanded. However, this action is part of efforts to control the use of groundwater in Jakarta, which is considered increasingly worrying.

According to Pramono, the uncontrolled use of groundwater has the potential to exacerbate land subsidence. This condition is considered directly related to the increased risk of flooding in several areas of Jakarta.

"Because groundwater in Jakarta is also something that must be considered so that there is no risk of groundwater surface decline in flooding," he said.

Previously, Pramono emphasized that the DKI Provincial Government would tighten supervision of energy management and water use in buildings operating in Jakarta through the enforcement of Regional Regulation Number 5 Tajun 2026.

DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said the regulation became the basis for the local government to carry out direct control, especially regarding the use of groundwater which has been one of the main causes of land subsidence in Jakarta.

According to Pramono, the first supervision that will be carried out is to ensure that there are no more buildings that still use groundwater. He emphasized that the use of groundwater in Jakarta has been prohibited and should no longer be an option for building managers.

"Now we will strictly see if there are still buildings that use groundwater. Because everything has been banned from using groundwater," said Pramono, some time ago.

In addition, the DKI Provincial Government will also monitor water consumption patterns in each building. Pramono said that the availability of piped water services through PAM Jaya currently covers most of Jakarta, including the area of major buildings.

"This is because the building sector accounts for almost 60 percent of the total GHG emissions in Jakarta. This regulation is an important part of Jakarta's transition to a low-carbon city," said Pramono.

"So, part of that, the transparency of water use in Jakarta is very important, because one of the main problems in Jakarta is the decline in the water table if the groundwater is consumed, used in a bad way," he continued.