WATER CONSERVATION
Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world and counts no less than 272 million inhabitants. Among them, 28 million Indonesians lack safe water. There is a crucial stake in quickly merging the gap between the growing demand for water and the supplies that are practically and sustainably available.
With more than 70% of water demand used by agriculture, this gap currently puts food security and food prices security at risk, as well as industry, and urban areas for example. This is mainly why Manengkel Solidaritas decided to act for water conservation.
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Manado Tua is a village located in North Sulawesi inside the Bunaken National Park where our water conservation implemented in 2019 to 2020. The works are developed Rain Water Harvesting System where this provides drinking water to the local people that already having difficulties with freshwater. Installing bio pores, and create water reservoirs to maintain water volumes.
Implementation in Manado Tua
From 2019 to 2020, Manengkel Solidaritas implemented the project in Manado Tua, a small island village located within Bunaken National Park, North Sulawesi. The community had long faced difficulties accessing freshwater. To address this, we developed a Rainwater Harvesting System combined with water reservoirs to ensure reliable water availability.
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The project was carried out in several steps:
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Rainwater Collection: Pipes were installed on rooftops across the village to capture rainwater during the wet season.
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Storage Wells: Wells and connected drums were placed underground to store as much rainwater as possible.
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Water Preservation: The stored water was protected from sunlight and evaporation by carefully burying or covering the containers.
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Household Filters: Each household received a water filter, enabling families to safely use rainwater for cooking, drinking, and daily needs
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​The Water Conservation Project in Manado Tua has brought significant benefits to the community. Dozens of households now enjoy direct access to safe drinking water, improving daily life and reducing health risks from unsafe sources. Families no longer depend on distant or contaminated water, which has lowered the incidence of waterborne diseases. At the same time, local residents were trained to operate and maintain the rainwater harvesting system, strengthening community ownership and ensuring sustainability. Environmentally, the installation of biopores and reservoirs contributed to groundwater recharge and helped preserve natural water volumes on the island. Overall, this initiative shows how simple, low-cost, and community-driven solutions can safeguard health, secure livelihoods, and build long-term resilience for future generations.
Installation of rooftop pipes for rainwater collection
Water from the roof flows into the water drums and then into the infiltration well
Each household received a water filter
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