This project will strengthen the governance of clean water facilities in 12 villages in Southeast Sulawesi so that 14,000 residents receive sufficient clean water. The use of water meter to control water consumption and the implementation of tiered water tariff groups will ensure 9,300 poor residents receive sufficient clean water of at least 60 liters per capita/day who currently only consume 10 liters per capita/day. The health status of the poor and opportunities to earn money will increase.
66% of the total 1.2 million people living in rural areas in Southeast Sulawesi do not have adequate access to clean water. 80% of them are categorized as poor families. Data collected in 90 villages shows clean water consumption in these families is only around 10 liters per capita/day, as the consequence of poor water management. The rich families use too much water without control by using suction machines so that poor families do not get sufficient clean water.
IDRAP carries out policy advocacy to produce village regulation related to clean water management. Water meters are installed at every connection to the house so that there is a control. Water consumption rates are applied in progressive tiers, with rich families paying higher rates while poor families pay lower rates. Clean water facility committees are formed to enforce the rules and are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the facilities.
This project reorganizes water management and distribution in 12 villages to ensure that 14,000 people receive sufficient clean water, of which 9,350 come from poor families. Consuming sufficient clean water will contribute to reducing various diseases related to consuming unclean water such as diarrhea and skin infections. Opportunities for poor families to work to earn money will increase as a result of reduced time spent getting clean water.
