Indah Rachmatiah Siti Salami
Water and sanitation problem in the area of Cikapundung River was originated from the usage of the river for many activities of the community and they discharge their wastes back to the river. There is also point of one intake in Cikapundung River as raw water supply for the PDAM Tirtawening. Direct use of water by population also creates potential public health because its quality has been deteriorated by the discharges of wastes including solid waste dumping into the river. The people do not realize of its adverse health consequences because of lack knowledge and water and sanitation facilities in the area. Therefore this study was aimed to evaluate the existing condition, identify the community needs, and potential public partitipation activities that can be carried out to improve the community health and welfare around Cikapundung. The problem is approached by survey, interviews and partnership with the community (RWs) and through community association (‘Komunitas’) along Cikapundung River.
Penerapan Teknologi Tepat Guna
The usage of the river for many activities of the community and discharged wastes back to the river.