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Island in focus: Fifteen Kupang PDAM wells dry up

Fifteen artesian wells operated by Kupang municipal tap water company PDAM have dried up owing to the prolonged dry season, forcing the company to supply water to customers using tanker trucks

The Jakarta Post
Kupang
Fri, November 27, 2015

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Island in focus: Fifteen Kupang PDAM wells dry up

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ifteen artesian wells operated by Kupang municipal tap water company PDAM have dried up owing to the prolonged dry season, forcing the company to supply water to customers using tanker trucks.

'€œWater supplies from Kupang PDAM have depleted to a critical level as of September. At least 15 wells have dried up as of this month,'€ company director Noldy Mumu told the media on Thursday.

He said the 15 wells previously supplied eight liters of clean water per second. However, in September the volume of water dropped further to two liters per second and eventually dried up.

Noldy added that PDAM currently served more than 3,500 customers in 52 subdistricts. The drought has disrupted water distribution to customers.

'€œWe have to distribute clean water to customers using 10 tankers. The tankers serve customers around the clock. We urge people to conserve water so their household needs can be met,'€ said Noldy.

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