Jakarta Governor Basuki T. 'Ahok' Purnama awaits the Public Works Ministry's Ciliwung-Cisadane Flood Control Office (BBWSCC) and Public Housing's promise to repair the 10 Water Gate. So Tangerang will not face drought and able to distribute clean water to Jakarta.

Mr. Iskandar (BBWSCC Head) promised me to finish 10 Water Gate repair

According to the governor, BBWSCC promised to finish the repair of 10 Water Gate in Tangerang Regency by this noon, Wednesday (8/19).

"Mr. Iskandar (BBWSCC Head) promised me to finish 10 Water Gate repair. The gate is leak and unable to deliver enough clean water to Jakarta," Ahok said in Manggis Market, South Jakarta, Wednesday (8/19).

Eventhough the water supply from 10 Water Gate is decreasing, Jakarta still has 13 big rivers flowing in the area. In fact, the repair must be done.

Previously, Tangerang Regent, Ahmed Zaki Iskandar, explained the water supply to Jakarta will be stopped since the Cisadane water level decreases. The local residents also need water supply. The condition is worsened with the loss of 700 liter per second as the gate is leak.

"We must put our resident (Tangerang) in front," Zaki said.

At this time, Jakarta Provincial Government buys water to Tangerang PDAM as much as 2,800 liter per second through Serpong water installation and 75 liter per second through Cikokol water installation. This condition will impact Warung Gantung and surrounding West Jakarta.