Affordability of Water Service from Perspective of Water Security of Community in Bekasi District

Ninin Ninin Gusdini ,Kukuh Murtilaksono ,M Yanuar J Purwanto ,Doto Doto Kholil

doi:10.7176/jrdm/60-05

Abstract

Affordability of society towards the cost of water service contributes to the selection of water source they use. Non-fulfillment of affordability aspect in accordance with the policy Regulation No. 23/2006, causing at least two things: the reduction of social welfare and security threats to the quality of water consumed by public. The affordability is calculated based on the costs used to meet water needs and family incomes. The analysis results in Bekasi show that social income of <Rp 3,000,000 both use piping and non-piping service, the burden of their monthly expenditure to meet the water needs above the standard set by the government amounted to 4% of family income. Keywords: Affordability, Water, Piping service, Non-piping service, Welfare DOI : 10.7176/JRDM/60-05 Publication date :October 31 st 2019

Highlights

Clean water is a major factor in human life and development of economic sector (Pinto F S 2015)
Bekasi show that social income of
Piping services system can minimize the contamination of clean water that will be consumed by public

Summary

Introduction

Clean water is a major factor in human life and development of economic sector (Pinto F S 2015). This problem often encountered in developing and underdeveloped countries, because it has not fully communities underserved with clean water supply facilities in accordance with the standard To minimize this problem, the government must ensure the availability and security of water quality for the community (Lee E J, 2005; Hunter P R, 2010; Pinto F S, 2015). Bekasi District has coastal areas bordering the sea which is situated in the northern part, and agricultural areas in the south It will certainly affect the water service system is needed and costs to be incurred in the fulfillment. The more difficult or complex water services, the costs to be incurred to meet their needs will be higher In this study, it will be analyzed affordability condition and phenomena of the community against various types of water services, either through piping and non-piping services. The results of this study can be utilized for the Government especially Bekasi District Government to formulate the strategies and policies to ensure the water needs of community as an affordable, safe and sustainable

Methods

Affordability in the context of Water Services

Economic Conditions of Respondents

Community’s Burden For Fulfillment of The Water Needs

CONCLUSSION