Drinking Water Supply Systems

The government has issued Regulation No. 122 of 2015 on Drinking Water Supply Systems (“2015 Regulation”), an implementation of Law No. 11 of 1974 [1] on Water which mandates that the government should ensure that all Indonesian citizens and households have access to potable water. [2] In order to achieve this objective, the 2015 regulation sets out a legal framework for the establishment and management of Drinking Water Supply Systems (Sistem Penyediaan Air Minum–“SPAM”) through State/Regionally Owned Enterprises (“BUMN/BUMD”), Central/Regional Technical Units (“UPT/UPTD”), civil society; and business entities. In addition, the 2015 Regulation also sets out a provision relating to water-pollution prevention measures, which is an integral part of the SPAM program.The 2015 Regulation is of relevance to the government, businesses working in the drinking-water industry, and Indonesian citizens in general.Drinking Water Supply System (SPAM)Drinking Water Supply Systems (“SPAM”) refer to the facilities and infrastructure required in order to provide and supply drinking water to the public. [3] Two types of SPAM are set out under the 2015 Regulation, namely: Pipeline Network SPAM and Non-Pipeline Network SPAM. [4] Details of the facilities and infrastructure required for each type of SPAM are set out below: