No PAM, RW 09 Pegadungan Prone to Dengue Fever Disease

Low maintenance on water reservoirs owned by residents of RW 09, Pegadungan Urban Village, Kalideres Sub-District, West Jakarta, has caused their neighborhood is very vulnerable to mosquito breeding and dengue fever disease.

Locals here had to accommodate rainwater in a container in their homes. As for the drinking water needs, is bought from a water carter. Therefore, we hope the PDAM to immediately install PAM channels in our residential

RW 09 Chairperson, Biriadi said that local residents had to accommodate rainwater in their homes, because residential areas have not been equipped by PAM. It surely triggers mosquitoes lay their eggs in the water reservoir.

"Locals here had to accommodate rainwater in a container in their homes. As for the drinking water needs, is bought from a water carter. Therefore, we hope the PDAM to immediately install PAM channels in our residential," he expected, Tuesday (4/15).

Dengue Fever in W. Jakarta Remains High

Responding on this matter, Kalideres Sub-District Head, Ahmad Ya'la expressed his side would check the location next week. Regarding mosquitoes problem during activity of anti-mosquito campaign (PSN), he also often conducts socialization by mounting stickers to each home.

"We will send a letter to the PDAM soon about PAM channels installation. If not, dengue disease would be rampant," he stressed.

When being confirmed about this matter via cell phone, Palyja Public Relation, Meyrita Maryani could not be contacted.