"Today, we are officially launching Governor Regulation Number 5 regarding Energy and Water Efficiency in Buildings, which was drafted through a participatory process involving all stakeholders," Pramono said in Central Jakarta on Friday.
Through this regulation, the Jakarta Provincial Government is tightening supervision of buildings that still use groundwater.
"First, we will now strictly monitor whether any buildings are still using groundwater, as its use is already prohibited," he emphasized.
In addition to supervision, the regulation also manages water consumption mechanisms to ensure a more efficient and controlled use.
However, the governor has not yet detailed the specific points of the regulation or the sanctions that will be imposed on those who violate the rules.
According to him, currently, the Jakarta government-owned water utility company PAM Jaya has served around 81 percent of the clean water needs in Jakarta, including for key buildings in the province.
The Jakarta Provincial Government is aiming to expand clean water services to cover all areas in Jakarta.
Governor Pramono underscored that controlling groundwater usage is crucial to mitigating land subsidence in Jakarta.
He emphasized that excessive groundwater extraction is one of the primary causes of the province's sinking land surface.
“One of the main problems in Jakarta is land subsidence, which occurs when groundwater is consumed or used irresponsibly,” he said.
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Translator: Lifia Mawaddah, Raka Adji
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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