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A Community-Managed Sewerage System
Desa Karangsari is located on the foot of Mt. Galunggung, not far from Garut. Like many villages in Indonesia, Karangsari had problems with sanitation. The old system was not effective and was causing many health problems for the people.
Due to the high water table and heavy rains, septic tanks attached to individual houses overflow causing not only bad smells in the area but very poor health conditions. Thirty six cases of diarhorrea were reported in 2000. Stomach upsets were common. Villagers were understandably unhappy.
Jon, the Head of the Village, together with the local Puskesmas, looked for assistance to build an integrated sewerage system for the village. Under AusAID's Small Activities Scheme, Yayasan Setia Budi (YASBU) received financial assistance to improve the health status of the village. YASBU helped organise a visit to Malang where community members saw sewerage systems in operation that were well suited to their village.
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| Two 'community-based shallow sewer system' are now being installed, not only for village use, but to also provide an example of sanitation alternatives within other parts of the village itself, but also in other areas.
The total financial assistance for this project is Rp 434,513,500 over a 2 year period (including post construction assistance).
The implementing agency, YASBU, turned the grant into a 'revolving fund' - meaning the 'users', who are also the stakeholders and managers of the facility, must repay the loan so that the money can then be used for other communities.
Clean water and effective sanitation are both very important health issues in many villages and towns in Indonesia. AusAID, together with other aid agencies and local authorities, is making a difference. |
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