JAKARTA - Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated that the coverage of PAM Jaya's piped water services has increased significantly since he took office more than half a year ago.
Currently, the coverage of water services managed by PAM Jaya has reached 74.24 percent. When Pramono took office in February, clean water coverage in Jakarta was around 69 percent.
Meanwhile, when water privatization was halted in early 2023 and PAM Jaya began to fully control water services, service coverage remained at 65.85 percent.
"This year, now, since I've been in office for seven months, there has been a 5 percent increase, and I hope that by the end of 2025, it will reach around 80 percent," Pramono said in Rorotan, North Jakarta, on Tuesday, September 23.
Pramono explained that the Jakarta Provincial Government is focusing special attention on fulfilling PAM water services in coastal areas of Jakarta. These areas are currently experiencing a clean water crisis.
"One of the problems that requires significant attention is Tanjung Priok, Cilincing, and Rorotan. One of the main problems is clean water. But I will work hard. Hopefully, by 2029, all Jakarta residents will have access to 100 percent clean water," explained Pramono.
Regarding the target of 100 percent service coverage by 2029, PAM Jaya President Director Arief Nasrudin admitted that the Jakarta Regional-Owned Enterprise (BUMD) in the water service sector faces many challenges in meeting the demand for water service coverage.
PAM Jaya's biggest challenge remains the supply of raw water. The Karian Dam, promised by the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR), has yet to contribute, while 85 percent of Jakarta's water supply still comes from outside the region, including Jatiluhur.
"But the Governor's message is clear: don't rely on a single source. We are looking for alternatives, even in Banten," Arief said some time ago.
On the other hand, the aging pipeline network is also a significant challenge. As many as 70 percent of pipes are 25–40 years old, most of which are not food-grade, prone to leaks, and leading to high levels of non-revenue water (NRW). Losses due to leaks are estimated to reach IDR 1 trillion per year.
To close this gap, PAM Jaya is preparing four new water treatment plants (WTPs) in Semanan, Muara Karang, Condet, and West Flood Canal 2. Water purifier technology has also been launched to ensure water remains drinkable even through old pipes.
"PAM piped water costs only IDR 1 per liter, much cheaper than bottled water. We want people to switch," he emphasized.
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