Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan (AntaranewsKalsel) - The government owned taps water company PDAM Bandarmasih suggested to seek alternative raw water source, not only depends on Martapura River which quality continues to decline.
The elected Banjarmasin Mayor for period of 2016-2021 Ibnu Sina suggested it when attending Jalan Sehat (healthy walk) at the taps office in Jalan A Yani Km 2, Sunday.
According to him, water quality should be improved to maximize service to the community, with not more complaints. To achieve this it should be coupled with the availability of qualified raw water sources.
"If the Martapura river water quality latter be an obstacle, let's find a other alternatives for raw water sources," he said.
He suggested PDAM Bandarmasih must have a short-term solution to the availability of raw water. For example by making a new intake utilizing river in the nearby area, or if possible by deep wells.
"Or the last option with the use of seawater, but it is very expensive way of production," said Ibnu Sina.
He said he did not waive the plan that PDAM wants to build a giant reservoir for the availability of water for a long-term program, but it needs to be a review in order not to be a problem in the future.
edited by mahdani
