The Doctoral Program in Environmental Science at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has once again demonstrated its contribution to the community. This time, the team successfully identified a potential well water source that can be utilized to provide clean water in Karangrejo Village, a region long recognized for its limited water availability.
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The detection of this potential water point offers a significant relief to the village residents, who have long faced challenges in accessing clean water for their daily needs. The UGM team applied a scientific approach using the Geomagnetic and Magneto-Telluric methods—appropriate technology that can be directly implemented to benefit the local community.
Dr. Sudaryatno, the team leader, explained that after the identification process, the team also coordinated with the village government and residents to ensure that the wells to be constructed would optimally meet the clean water needs of the community. This achievement is expected to serve as a long-term solution to the clean water crisis frequently experienced in Karangrejo Village, Liano Subdistrict, Purworejo Regency, particularly during the dry season.
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This community service program represents a concrete implementation of the contribution of UGM’s Doctoral Program in Environmental Science toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. The success also demonstrates the tangible role of higher education institutions in addressing real-world problems, especially in the fields of environmental management and water resources. The UGM academic team hopes that this initiative can be replicated in other regions facing similar challenges, through collaboration involving academics, government, and local communities.
Authors: Iga Maliga, Heni Wahyu S