So distribution to customers can be normal again now, not like before when we had to rotate supply due to limited raw water,"Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan (AntaranewsKalsel) - The content of salinity in the Martapura river water in Banjarmasin has decreased significantly and now can be processed up to a maximum for clean water.
"The content of salinity in Martapura river in the Banjarmasin area has been check it stay 50 milligrams per liter. That is far down from the threshold to be processed," said Director of PDAM Bandarmasih Ir H Muslih, Tuesday.
According to him, last month salt content in Martapura River, which is the raw water taps barn, remained above 250 milligrams per liter. It's difficult to be processed into clean water.
It was due to the inclusion of more sea water into the river, and caused raw water intake at Sungai Bilu had to be stopped.
When dry and only one intake Sungai Tabuk could operate, taps experiencing a shortage of water distribution to approximately 180 thousand customers up to 30 percent.
"But now or one week has lasted the raw water intake of Sungai Bilu can be operated again," he said.
Sungai Bilu intake can suck water up to two thousand liters per second, so supply to customers can be normal again.
"So distribution to customers can be normal again now, not like before when we had to rotate supply due to limited raw water," he said.
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