“Every wastewater discharge must be strictly controlled and meet quality standards to prevent environmental damage and protect public health,” Doni Fahroni, an official at the East Kalimantan Environmental Office, said in Samarinda on Sunday.
He said one of the key measures to prevent pollution is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the feasibility of corporate wastewater treatment systems.
Fahroni said the substantive assessment of permit documents is not merely an administrative process, but a crucial step in ensuring technical and operational readiness in the field.
"We review in detail the design of wastewater treatment infrastructure, assess expected effluent quality, determine discharge point locations in water bodies, and formulate methods for periodic environmental monitoring,” he said.
The provincial government requires all technical parameters listed in application documents to comply with applicable regulations and quality standards without exception.
The East Kalimantan Environmental Office also highlighted the importance of spatial mapping, requiring all spatial plans to be prepared consistently in accordance with cartographic guidelines.
Strict monitoring of waste disposal into rivers remains a priority for the local government, given its direct impact on ecosystem sustainability and the livelihoods of local communities.
“Through interventions at the planning and permitting stages, the environmental office seeks to minimize water pollution risks resulting from operational negligence in industrial waste management,” Fahroni said.
The East Kalimantan Environmental Office is committed to ensuring that economic activity and business operations remain aligned with the fundamental principles of sustainable development.
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