Makassar implements water solutions for drought and island access

Efforts to improve clean water access are underway in Makassar, Indonesia, through both infrastructure support and technological exploration.

In the Kaluku Bodoa sub-district, PLN UIP Sulawesi has implemented a disaster preparedness program to mitigate drought risks. This initiative includes the provision of 12 boreholes and 17 water tanks serving 51 community units (RT). The infrastructure aims to support daily needs such as bathing and washing, particularly in coastal areas and neighborhoods that previously struggled with water shortages during the dry season.

Simultaneously, the Makassar City Government is exploring solar-powered seawater desalination technology to serve inhabited islands in the Sangkarrang Islands District. Mayor Munafri Arifuddin stated that using Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems powered by solar energy could provide a long-term, independent solution for freshwater needs on the six inhabited islands. PT Prolink Intidata Nusantara is scheduled to conduct field surveys on islands such as Langkai, Lumu-Lumu, Bonetambung, and Barrang Lompo to ensure the technology is suitable for the local geography and community requirements.