Abstract

This study evaluated the performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Kota Kandis Irrigation Area (KKIA) secondary irrigation network and the KKIA potential for agriculture, education, and ecotourism (Agri-Edu-Ecotourism) area. The data were obtained from field investigation and interviews of farmers for primary data and supported with secondary data gained by data collected from reports and related statistical data. The average inflow and outflow discharges were 367.31 and 304,90 liters/second, respectively, and creating water loss rate reached 18.53%. The irrigation distribution efficiency and effectiveness are 81.47% and 54.19%, respectively. It indicated that much water had not been properly distributed. The evaluation results of the technical and social aspects are still categorized as unsatisfactory. According to the PUPR Ministerial Regulations (2017), the Irrigation Performance Index (IPI) of KKIA is 69.5, categorized as poor. The damage level of irrigation infrastructure ranges from 20 to 40%. It is necessary to improve socialization, guiding, coaching, and extension activities to improve operations management, routine, and periodic maintenance and repair. The KKIA also has excellent potential to be developed for an Agri-Edu-ecotourism area.

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