Risks of community-based groundwater users in the transition to West Semarang drinking water supply

Abstract

One of the phenomena of climate change is the reduction in groundwater resources, such as in Semarang. However, many people utilize this water source, whereas it can damage the environment and land subsidence. Therefore, the government-private partnership builds West Semarang Drinking Water Supply System, one of which functions to address groundwater use. This study aimed to determine community-based groundwater utilization characteristics that would switch to the municipality piping system. The research method used qualitative by reviewing documents and interviews community-based groundwater stakeholders and managers. The results showed that most people feel comfortable using water. They had long been less aware of the risks of groundwater exploitation. There were patterns and characteristics of the area, economy, and groundwater utilization by the community that affected their acceptance of switching to a new water supply system. In the future, there is a need for more intense socialization regarding the transition of drinking water supply by considering the characteristics of the current community-based water supply.