Approaching Rainy Season, Absorption Well Project in East Jakarta Accelerated
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by
Construction of 20 absorption wells in residential area keeps being accelerated. The construction itself is targeted in flood-prone areas that spread in East Jakarta.
The well construction has reached 30 percent. And then will be continued to Pasar Rebo, Cipayung and Pondok Kopi with 40 points of well
“The well construction has reached 30 percent. And then will be continued to Pasar Rebo, Cipayung and Pondok Kopi with 40 points of well,” said Head of East Jakarta Water Management Sub-Department, Ahmad Yazied Bustomi, Tuesday (11/10).
Bustomi added the well will has a depth of 4-6 meters that were set by East Jakarta Environment Agency.
Residents will Be Involved in Infiltration Well Making“You know, based on Environment Agency program, the well located at 120 points are often inundated and is not the solution. Secondly, if there is floodwater from channel, the well will absorb it. In future, the well would be used for water back-up,” he explained.
