Jakartans - especially those living in areas unreached by the city’s pipe network - are still struggling to access clean potable water as scientists predict that climate change will disrupt water balance and a harsher El Niño can potentially spell problems for the city’s water resources.
Water consumption rose sharply amid pandemic: IWI 11th February 2021
Public Works and People s Housing Minister Basuki Hadimulyono (right) at the release of a survey conducted by the Indonesia Water Institute (IWI). The survey focused on the rising use of clean water during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Indonesia Water Institute)
The increase is related to the application of health protocols during the pandemic. Jakarta (ANTARA) - Clean water needs in Indonesia rose two- to three-fold during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to under normal conditions, according to a survey conducted by the Indonesia Water Institute (IWI).
The increase is related to the application of health protocols during the pandemic, IWI researcher and founder Firdaus Ali said.