Purworejo, February 7, 2026 – The Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through its Master’s (S2) and Doctoral (S3) Programs in Environmental Science, conducted a groundwater potential investigation in Purworejo Regency, Central Java. This activity is part of the Community Service Program (Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat/PKM), aimed at supporting clean water provision for local communities and strengthening the agricultural sector through a geophysical survey technology approach.
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Batch 1 of the investigation was carried out in several areas, including Bener District (Mayungsari Village and Jati Village), Gebang District (Penungkulan Village), Banyuurip District (Tri Warno Village and Wangunharjo Village), and Grabag District (Grabag Village). Overall, the survey is planned to cover 20 locations across various villages in Purworejo Regency. The implementation is divided into three stages: Phase I (Batch 1) covering 6 locations, Phase II (Batch 2) covering 7 locations, and Phase III (Batch 3) covering 7 locations. This phased approach ensures that the survey process is systematic, measurable, and capable of producing comprehensive data as a basis for technical drilling recommendations.
The community service team consists of Dr. Sudaryatno, M.Si., Dr. Tjahyo Nugroho Adji, S.Si., M.Sc.Tech., and Nor Muhamad Iskandar, S.Si., M.Sc., with support from the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Environmental Science, Graduate School UGM. The program also collaborates with Alumni of SMA 1 Purworejo (Muda Ganesha), represented by Air Marshal Paminto Bambang Pamungkas, who contributed partner funding of IDR 100,000,000, as well as PP Kagama Community Empowerment, which provided additional partner funding of IDR 30,000,000.
In its implementation, the team utilized electro-magnetic technology to detect groundwater potential beneath the surface. This technology is considered effective in identifying aquifer locations and determining points with high potential for groundwater well drilling.
(Activity Documentation)
This groundwater investigation serves as a preliminary stage prior to drilling activities. The survey results will be used as the technical basis for drilling planning to increase the success rate of constructed wells and to ensure optimal and sustainable groundwater utilization.
The implementation of this program reflects the commitment of the Graduate School of UGM to applying science and technology in addressing real societal challenges in accordance with the tridharma of higher education, particularly in community service. It is expected that this program will not only provide short-term solutions to clean water needs but also contribute to strengthening water and food security in Purworejo Regency.
This program also supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) through strengthening food security, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through collaboration between higher education institutions and communities in sustainable development.
Author: Nor Muhamad Iskandar