Water in Kalimalang Turns Black Hampering Water Supply
Reported by Nurito | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
PT Aetra must decrease the water production capacity since the water in Kalimalang, East Jakarta turns black.
The rain at upstream area brought sediment and waste to Cileungsi, Cikarang and Bekasi rivers
Pratama S. Adi, company's secretary, admited that the production at Buaran Water Processing Instalation (IPA), East Jakarta is decreasing.
"The rain at upstream area brought sediment and waste to Cileungsi, Cikarang and Bekasi rivers," he said, Tuesday (11/3).
Kalimalang Inspection Road Needs LightingWater production at Buaran IPA is only 4,500 liter per second, while the target is 5,600 liter per second. At Pulogadung IPA, the production is 3,400 liter per second out of target 3,800 liter per second.
The residents should not worry because the water supply still meets the standard based on Health Ministry Regulation No. 492/Menkes/PER/IV/2010. Bad raw water condition always happens in early rainy season.
