JAKARTA - In the midst of the post-flood recovery that hit Aceh Tamiang, basic needs such as clean water have become a luxury item that is highly sought after. In response to this emergency, the Ministry of Defense (Kemhan) together with the Defense University (Unhan) moved quickly not only by building boreholes, but also bringing cutting-edge filtration technology: Reverse Osmosis (RO).
This step is not merely technical assistance, but an effort to improve the standard of living and health of affected residents so that they can recover from the crisis.
Strategic Solution: 250 Borehole Points in One Month
Until early January 2026, the task force team led by Colonel Czi Sulistyo Gunawan has completed 250 drilling points spread across 12 sub-districts. This acceleration is carried out because clean water is the main key in preventing the spread of post-disaster diseases such as diarrhea and skin infections.
"Safe and sustainable clean water is the right of citizens. With the boreholes, the community no longer has difficulty in getting clean water to drink," said Colonel Sulistyo.
Understanding Reverse Osmosis (RO): Why is it Important?
For the general public, there may be a question: why should you use an RO machine? In flood-affected areas, water sources are often contaminated by mud, bacteria, and other pollutants.
Reverse Osmosis technology works by forcing water through a very fine semi-permeable membrane. This membrane is able to filter molecules larger than water, including germs, viruses, and heavy metals, so that the resulting water is immediately drinkable.
The installation of this RO installation is prioritized at vital points that are the center of citizen activities, including:
School: So that children stay hydrated with healthy water when they return to school.
Puskesmas: Ensuring the sterility of health services.
Refugee Post: Prevent the occurrence of a mass health crisis in the shelter.
Public Facilities (Kodim & Koramil): As a distribution center for assistance.
Improving Quality of Life in Difficult Times
The presence of this technology was greeted with tears by the people of Aceh Tamiang. For them, clean water is a symbol of the start of a normal life. Colonel Inf Adam Harmansyah emphasized that the availability of clean water evenly is a tangible form of the state's concern for the quality of life of its people.
"Since the flood hit, residents have difficulty obtaining safe drinking water. With the installation of RO, we hope that the quality of life of the community will improve significantly," said Adam.
Resilient Life Style in Disaster
This initiative provides an important lesson that disaster preparedness in the future must involve sustainable technology. Drilling wells and RO machines are not only temporary solutions, but long-term assets for villages in Aceh Tamiang to face the dry season and potential disasters in the future.
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