The Doctoral Program of Environmental Science Program, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has initiated a Community Service Program (PKM) in collaboration with the Community-Based Drinking Water and Sanitation Program (PAMSIMAS) and Alumni of SMA Negeri 1 Purworejo Class of 1985 (MG85). The program, implemented in Karangrejo Village, Loano District, Purworejo Regency, aims to provide a sustainable source of clean water for the local community. The collaboration successfully resulted in the construction of a bore well capable of meeting the clean water needs of 160 families.
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The initiative began with a groundwater potential survey conducted by the Doctoral Program in Environmental Science, Graduate School of UGM, on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The survey was attended by academic staff from the Graduate School and representatives of MG85 alumni. The results indicated potential water sources at depths of 39 meters and 61 meters, with an initial estimated discharge rate of 1.5 liters per second.
The drilling process, which lasted approximately one month and ten days, encountered geological challenges due to the presence of hard lava flow formations. However, the team successfully located a water reservoir at a depth of 42 meters, with an initial discharge rate of 1 liter per second. Drilling continued to a depth of 54 meters, increasing the water discharge to 2 liters per second. With this capacity, the source is now able to supply drinking water for approximately 900–1,000 residents in Karangrejo Village.
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The water is distributed through a pipeline system connected to a reservoir with a capacity of 18,000 liters, ensuring equitable access for all households. This program serves as a tangible example of successful collaboration between academia, government, and community stakeholders in addressing clean water challenges in rural areas.
The initiative also contributes to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). The Graduate School of UGM, together with PAMSIMAS and MG85 alumni, hopes that this success can serve as a replicable model for other regions facing similar challenges in providing sustainable access to clean water.
Authors: Salsa, Lucky