INFOKU, BLORA – Blora Regency Government will build 19 points of clean water and sanitation facilities this year.
Its budget reaches Rp 12 billion which comes from the special allocation fund (DAK). The details are 13 points for clean water facilities and 6 points for sanitation.
Head of Human Settlement Division for the Public Works and Spatial Planning Office (DPUPR) Blora Suhartono explained that this year's budget for the provision of sanitation and clean water facilities received funds from the central government or DAK.
The budget value reaches IDR 12 billion. Rp. 9 billion for clean water and Rp. 3 billion for sanitation.
"That was the result of the 2023 DAK desk . So there is already a location, according to last year's suggestion," he explained.
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Suhartono explained, the 19 points included Botoreco Village, Tawangrejo Village, Karanggeneng Village, Harjowinangun Village, Sambongrejo Village, Keser Village, Sitirejo Village, Geneng Village, Nglandean Village, Kutukan Village, Karangboyo Village, Patalan Village and Mojowetan Village.
"A total of 13 villages will be developed in the form of SPAM (drinking water supply system)," he explained.
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Meanwhile, sanitation development covers 6 villages. Namely, Ngraho Village, Bajo Village, Cabean Village, Plantungan Village, Jati Village, and Balongrejo Village. And the construction will begin this year.
"In addition to these two programs, there is also the construction of TPS 3R in Jetakwanget, which includes DAK for clean water and sanitation," he explained.
Previously, Nova, one of the coordinating officers when collecting socio-economic registration data (regsosek) in the Blora area, revealed that there were still residents who needed sanitation facilities in Blora.
They still use traditional toilets with makeshift covers for defecation and urination. (Endah/ IST )
