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Eco-friendly people are bringing their own bottles. The question is, where to fill them?

City 6 years ago

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Eco-friendly people are bringing their own bottles. The question is, where to fill them?

Public facilities for refilling empty water bottles are scarce in the capital, posing a separate challenge for eco-friendly residents.

Watershed water law

Editorial 6 years ago

Watershed water law

After four years of not having an up-to-date water law, the House of Representatives passed on Tuesday a law on water resources that is meant to prioritize public access to Indonesia’s fresh water as mandated by the famous Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution, which reads, “the land, the waters and the natural resources within shall be under the powers of the state and shall be used to the greatest benefit of the people”.

Water volume at Katulampa sluice gate decreases drastically

City 6 years ago

Water volume at Katulampa sluice gate decreases drastically

The Katulampa sluice gate, a major water source for residents of Bogor, Depok and Jakarta, has recorded a significant decrease in water since June.

Pipe repair to disrupt water supply in 45 spots in capital

City 6 years ago

Pipe repair to disrupt water supply in 45 spots in capital

Water supplies in 45 spots in North, West and East Jakarta will be disrupted on Monday and Tuesday because of water pipe repairs.

Leaky pipe disrupts water supply in West Jakarta

City 6 years ago

Leaky pipe disrupts water supply in West Jakarta

Private water company Palyja has provided water tank vehicles in case of emergency for its customers.

ADB commits US$2.6 billion to support Indonesia in 2019

Business 6 years ago

ADB commits US$2.6 billion to support Indonesia in 2019

In addition, ADB plans to provide more funding to support disaster recovery in Palu, Central Sulawesi.

India's sanitation market to reach US$60 billion by 2021: Official

Business 6 years ago

India's sanitation market to reach US$60 billion by 2021: Official

India is working on four verticals to achieve the target of open defecation free (ODF), including fecal sludge management, rural piped water supply, grey water management and solid waste management.

Water for all, health for all

Opinion 6 years ago

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Water for all, health for all

While only 6 percent of people in Jakarta lack access to proper sanitation, in rural Papua the number reaches 98 percent, as cited by the World Bank in 2016.

Sadly, water, sanitation and hygiene still not for all Indonesians

Opinion 6 years ago

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Sadly, water, sanitation and hygiene still not for all Indonesians

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) revealed that last year only 74 percent of the population had access to adequate drinking water. The lack of access to water is not a new story.

A green urban water management

Opinion 6 years ago

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A green urban water management

One of the most critical resources under increased stress in urban cities is water.

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