Depok-In the Vocational Education Program area of the UniversitasIndonesia (UI), the ratio between pipe-based water usage, such as that supplied by Regional Water Company Clean Water (PDAM), and total water usage shows a significant change in the campus water resource management strategy. Before the installation of the PDAM system, UI Vocational still relied on groundwater stored in the Ground Water Tank (GWT). The groundwater is pumped using an automatic deep well panel, ensuring sufficient water supply for daily needs in campus buildings, such as Buildings VA, VB, and VC. During that period, groundwater became the main source supplied for various activities on campus, from toilet use to watering plants.
(Photo: PDAM installation process in August-September 2024)
In order to improve the quality and sustainability of water supply, UI Vocational in collaboration with the Directorate of Operations and Facilities Maintenance (DOPF) UI installed a pipe-based water supply system from PDAM. The installation of the PDAM installation was carried out starting August 16, 2024. The installation distributed clean water from PDAM to the canteen and UI Vocational GWT on September 9, 2024. This marked an important transition from the use of groundwater to the use of clean water supplied directly through the PDAM pipe network.
Vice Director of Resources, Ventures, and General Administration, Priyanto, S.S., M.Hum., said that the ratio between piped water usage and total water usage at UI Vocational will change. “The use of piped water from PDAM is now a significant part of the total water consumption on campus, replacing most of the water needs that were previously met by groundwater from GWT. This not only improves the quality of water used on campus, but also reduces dependence on groundwater resources that may be limited,” said Priyanto.
(Photo: Installation of PDAM in the UI Vocational area)
The transfer is also expected to improve the efficiency of water management on campus. The use of an integrated PDAM system makes monitoring and control of water use easier and more regular, and minimizes the risk of contamination that may occur with the use of groundwater. In addition, the installation of the system will allow for more measurable and consistent water use, support campus water conservation policies, and reduce potential problems associated with groundwater extraction.
