Abstract:
This study examines the challenges and
progress of water sustainability in
Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, with a
focus on clean water supply and wastewater
management. The city's rapid urbanization
has put significant pressure on its water
resources, including the Barito and
Martapura rivers, resulting in water quality
deterioration and over-extraction. Utilizing
the SNI ISO 37120:2018 framework for
sustainable urban development indicators,
the research evaluates the performance of
Banjarmasin's water and wastewater
services. Data collected from local
government reports and field surveys show
that the city has made commendable
progress in clean water services, with
91.87% of the population receiving access
to clean water. However, wastewater
treatment remains a major issue, with only
2.85% of the population receiving
centralized wastewater services and a high
incidence of open defecation (4.9%). The
findings indicate that Banjarmasin must
adopt a more integrated approach to water
management, focusing not only on
improving clean water supply but also
enhancing wastewater infrastructure and
sanitation services. The study suggests that
policy reforms, community engagement,
and investment in green infrastructure are necessary to achieve sustainable water
management and meet the SDG 6 targets.
