Addressing Water Inequality in Rural Indonesia: A Community-Based Approach with Clean Water Intervention Mechanism

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10.2991/978-94-6463-680-2_2How to use a DOI?

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Water Access; Rural Communities; Global Resilience; Community-Based Approach

Abstract

Water is the lifeblood of planetary health and human civilization [1]. However, in Indonesia, access to water remains a challenge, particularly in rural areas. While 95% of households in urban areas have access to basic water services, this figure drops to 82% in rural areas [2]. Establishing water access for rural communities is a sustainable way to address global resilience challenges and improve quality of life. It addresses essential needs such as health, agriculture, and economic opportunities, thereby enhancing overall community well-being and resilience. This study examines community-based rural water supply programs and local water community ownership with clean water intervention mechanisms by Habitat for Humanity Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative method based on case study observations. Kampung Wangun Cileungsi, Bogor Regency and Tirta Wangun Water Committee are used as case studies. The authors argue that community-based rural water supply and sanitation programs, accompanied by the formation of the Tirta Wangun Water Committee, play a significant role in ensuring the sustainability of water sources and equity within the community. This study shows that by involving the community in conservation practices and water quality monitoring, pollution can be reduced, and aquatic ecosystems can be protected. This leads to improved water quality consumption, reduced carbon footprints through the use of more efficient local technologies, and the protection of natural habitats supporting biodiversity. Consequently, overall environmental health improves, supporting ecosystem balance and climate change mitigation.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Haifa Pasca Nadira Suar
AU  - Intan Rahma Sari
AU  - Muhammad Farhan Ramadhan
AU  - Fransisca Veronica Muda
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/04/26
TI  - Addressing Water Inequality in Rural Indonesia: A Community-Based Approach with Clean Water Intervention Mechanism
BT  - Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Sociological Association Conference  (APSA 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 4
EP  - 20
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-680-2_2
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-680-2_2
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