Jakarta, IO – Jakarta Provincial Administration has officially banned the use of ground water in a number of locations such as Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulo Gadung (JIEP), East Jakarta; and Mega Kuningan, South Jakarta.
The ban is stipulated in Jakarta Governor Regulation 93/2021 on Groundwater Free Zones. Jakarta Water Resources Agency stated that the regulation has been in effect since August 1, per CNNIndonesia, Thursday (31/8).
One of the provisions is aimed at building with certain criteria including floor area of at least 5,000 square meters and buildings with a minimum of eight floors.
Jakarta Clean Water Supply head Elisabeth Tarigan explained that the implementation of the regulations is closely related to city-owned tap water company PAM Jaya. According to her, areas that fall into zones where groundwater use is prohibited are currently served by PAM Jaya pipes.
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As reported by Detikcom, the ban also aims to reduce people’s excessive use of ground water which have resulted in land subsidence and Jakarta sinking at a rate of 1-15cm each year. (un)