WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE IN FARM AREA AND INDUSTRIAL AREA OF CITARUM WATERSHED

Abstract

Citarum Watershed Pollution and Degradation problems are very complex, one of them caused by domestic activities. Water, sanitation and hygiene are fundamental pillar of public health. This study aims to assess water, sanitation and hygiene problems of household in Citarum Watershed. The study conducted in 2019 at upper stream Citarum Watershed, Bandung District, especially in farm area and industrial area. It involved 100 household in both areas. There are more than 90% of household have improved drinking water in each area, only 20% of household in farm area and 54% of HH in industrial area have improved sanitation, and only a half of HH in industrial area has hand-washing facility with water and soap. Drinking water source in farm area mostly using
water spring, but in industrial area using refill water. It is suggest that need to concerted effort between local government, ministries, and public sector achiving the target in Citarum Watershed Pollution and Degradation Control Action Plan. Also, education and socialization about drinking water treatment, sanitation, and hygiene behaviour are important method to be carried out by all.