More Biopores Built on Panggang Island to Improve Water Retention
access_time October 23 2023 11:09 AM remove_red_eye 395
Reported by Anita Karyati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Reported by Anita Karyati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The existence of biopore holes on Panggang Island, North Seribu Islands has been added to improve water retention and prevent flooding when it rains.
It is done to accommodate rainwater in the rainy and dry seasons
According to Hendri, Sub-agency Head of Seribu Islands SDA, the biopore hole-making started on Friday (10/20) and was completed already. Thus far, there have been 30 holes in RW 03 Panggang Island.
"Seven holes are made in RT 07/03, where the area was previously lack of biopore holes," he expressed, Monday (10/23).
21 Personnel Clean Infiltration Wells and Biopores in Panggang IslandEach hole was made with a depth of 35 centimeters using a four-inch pipe. It was spread across local communities, schools, health centers, and other places.
"Five personnel are involved in this work," he added.
RW 03 Panggang Island Chairman, Jarwanto appreciated them in anticipating flooding in the upcoming rainy season.
"It is done to accommodate rainwater in the rainy and dry seasons," he stressed.