This Modern Technology Makes 100 KK in Sleman Now Can Enjoy Ready-to-Drink Water

The HK WASH INFRA program helps 100 households in Sleman to enjoy ready-to-drink water. Photo: Dok. Hutama Karya

100 families in Padukuhan Gemawang, Kalurahan Sinduadi, Kepanewon Mlati, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region, can now enjoy drinking water from rainwater harvesting and springs.

The presence of this facility makes residents no longer completely dependent on boreholes, especially when faced with the threat of declining water discharge during the dry season.

The facility for the sustainable provision of clean water was built through the Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program of HK Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Infrastructure (WASH INFRA) which is run by PT Hutama Karya (Persero).

Padukuhan Gemawang was chosen as the location of the program because it is located around the operational area of the construction project of the Central Medical Unit (CMU) Building of Dr. Sardjito Hospital which was carried out by Hutama Karya.

In addition to supporting the needs of the surrounding community, the program is also part of the company's efforts to strengthen relations with residents around its operational areas.

Through collaboration with the Kinarya Anak Bangsa Foundation and Gadjah Mada University (UGM), the company built an integrated clean water treatment system that combines the use of rainwater through the Gama Rain Filter installation and the spring source from Kali Code.

The assistance worth Rp. 227 million includes the construction of rainwater harvesting facilities, the procurement of water purification filters and boreholes as initial filters, the construction of a water tower and a distribution pipe network to the residents of RT 04 and RT 05 Padukuhan Gemawang.

To ensure that the produced water is safe to drink directly, the system is also equipped with Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology as an advanced filtration stage system.

Acting Executive Vice President (EVP) Secretary of Hutama Karya Hamdani said that the HK WASH INFRA program was designed as a long-term solution to strengthen community water resilience.

"The HK WASH INFRA program in Padukuhan Gemawang is an innovative long-term and sustainable solution to realize a self-sufficient village of water," said Hamdani as quoted from a written statement, Monday, June 22.

"We integrate natural potentials such as rainwater and natural springs with modern technology developed together with Gadjah Mada University so that the community can access hygienic, equitable and more economical drinking water," he continued.

According to him, the facility not only provides large amounts of potable water, but also helps reduce residents' dependence on deep boreholes, which have been the main source of daily water needs.

In addition, the presence of an integrated water treatment system is expected to improve the quality of public health by reducing the risk of diseases caused by bacterial contamination, including escherichia coli which is prone to appear in densely populated areas.

During the handover of the program, Sleman Regent Harda Kiswaya expressed his appreciation to Hutama Karya for the assistance provided to the Gemawang Community.

He also reminded residents to maintain and care for the facility so that the benefits can be felt in the long term.

The HK WASH INFRA program is part of the company's contribution to supporting sustainable development, especially related to clean water access and public health.

This initiative is also in line with the target of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially goal number 6 on clean water and decent sanitation and goal number 3 on healthy and prosperous life.

The company ensures that similar programs do not stop in Sleman. The company plans to replicate the HK WASH INFRA in the area around the Trans Sumatra Toll Road (JTTS) project, with the next location being around the construction of the Palembang-Betung Toll Road section.

"The Palembang area, specifically near the Palembang-Betung section development project, is the next location we will work on. The limited water resources and the unsuitability of raw water conditions are a challenge in the realization of the next HK WASH INFRA," he added.