Yellow Well Water, Condet Residents Switch to PAM Jaya: Household Bills Down to Rp200 Thousand 

DOK PAM Jaya

Residents of Condet, East Jakarta, have begun to feel the direct impact of the construction of a piped drinking water network that some time ago had caused traffic jams and road narrowing in several points in the area.

Now, drinking water from the PAM JAYA pipeline has flowed into the residents' settlements. In addition to providing better access to water, the service is also said to help reduce household expenses that previously depended on well water.

One of the residents of Condet, Darkat, admitted that the quality of the water he received was much better than the groundwater that had been used by the community in his neighborhood.

"The PAM water is now quite good, clear and I am satisfied. In my area, the average well water is yellow. In terms of expenses, it also feels more economical. Previously, basic needs such as electricity and water could cost around Rp. 600 thousand per month, now around Rp. 400 to Rp. 450 thousand. So I thank PAM Jaya for coming to our neighborhood," Darkat told reporters, Thursday, June 11.

The entry of the piping network into the Condet area is part of the expansion of service program being carried out by PAM Jaya together with the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government. Pipe construction is carried out in various areas to pursue the target of 100 percent piped water service coverage by 2029.

During the work process, residents had to face the impact of mining activities, narrowing the road section to congestion. However, the infrastructure that is now starting to operate is said to provide long-term benefits for the community.

A similar experience was felt by Siti Nur who has used PAM Jaya's piped water service for daily needs.

"The tap water is good, clear, clear for everyday use, and there has been no disruption so far. It's also cheap, only around Rp. 50 thousand a month," he said.

Apart from water quality, residents also feel a change in daily activities after no longer relying on groundwater.

"Now bathing feels fresher, the laundry is cleaner, and the skin feels better," said Nara, another Condet resident.

Expansion of piped water services is also one of the efforts to reduce the use of groundwater in Jakarta. This step is considered important considering that the exploitation of groundwater over the years has been one of the factors contributing to the subsidence of the ground in a number of capital city areas.