Pump Machines in Bangka Working Well
Reported by Rudi Hermawan | Translated by
Some of pumps in Bangka Urban Village, Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta are in normal condition or well functioned.
The pumps are ready to operate during the rainy season especially when flood hits
It can be seen at Kemang Timur I Pump House on Jalan Prapatan Raya No. 9, Mampang Prapatan. There are two pumps with each capacity of 1,500 liter per second and 150 liter per second.
14 Pumps Provided in C. Jakarta as Flood Anticipation"The pumps are ready to operate during the rainy season especially when flood hits," said Maman, one of the operators, Friday (8/21).
According to him, the damaged pump usually caused by trash, or wood which damage the propeller.
"The bajaj's tire ever crashed the propeller," Maman added.
Meanwhile, two pumps on Jalan Kemang Timur V are also in good condition. Each pumps has capacity of 150 and 65 liter per second.
"We have technician who routinely check the pump every two months," said Anggoro (28), one of the operators.
