DKI Provincial Government Prioritizes Modern Water Governance In Barito, South Jakarta To Be Active To Climate Change

Clean water (Photo: KPUPR)

JAKARTA - The Provincial Government (Pemprov) of DKI Jakarta prioritizes modern water management in the arrangement of three parks in the Barito area, South Jakarta. Thus, the environment in the area is sustainable and adaptive to climate change.

The Special Staff Coordinator of the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Firdaus Ali, said that the governance includes the construction of Wastewater Processing Installations (IPAL) to prevent the flow of domestic waste flowing into the park.

In addition, he continued, waste filters were also prepared in the area so that the water flow was clean, not mixed with garbage.

"The flood control infrastructure provided is prepared so that we can control the run or run off so that we can minimize the impact on the area," said Firdaus quoting Antara.

Arrangement of three parks in the Barito area, namely Langsat Park, Leuser Park, and Ayodya Park which were then merged into the Heritage Flag Park.

The third distinctive element of the park, namely a water body in the form of a canal or river that flows divides the area, as well as a pond that strengthens the character of the landscape. All elements can support the ecological function of the park.

Head of the DKI Jakarta Water Resources (SDA) Office, Ika Agustin Ningrum, said that the wastewater discharge to be processed by IPAL is 800 cubic meters per day.

Then, the results of the output from the IPAL will meet the Domestic Waste Quality Baku which is regulated in the Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. P.68/2016.

"This sanitation program is designed to anticipate various urban challenges, such as urbanization, climate change, and environmental pressure," said Ika.

These efforts are expected to be able to maintain public health as well as preserve the environment so that development in the field of environmental and health is realized that is integrated and sustainable.

In the park area, he continued, drainage channels will also be repaired to help reduce the discharge of water runoff to Hang Lekir, Hang Jebat, and its surroundings during the rainy season.

Meanwhile, during the dry season, the water flowing in the Jelawe connecting channel (PHB) can be clearer because it has been processed through IPAL.