PT KPI assisted SMAN2 Bontang which is an Adiwiyata School assisted by PT. KPI in taking clean water sampling tests from rainwater installations. This collaboration aims to ensure that the water used by schools is safe and clean.
As part of this collaboration, PT. KPI provides trained experts and is the company's Lab Analyst in taking water samples, and also provides equipment to conduct water quality testing. The company also helps analyze test results and provides recommendations for action to be taken if water quality problems are found.
With this collaboration, PT. KPI and SMAN 2 Bontang hope to ensure that clean water from this rainwater installation can function for:
Reducing the use of clean water; By using rainwater for non-potable needs, rainwater installations can also help reduce the use of clean water from limited water sources used for watering plants, use of water for school toilets, catfish ponds, etc.
Maintain water quality; in the rainwater installation system that is captured and first filtered and cleaned before being stored. This helps maintain water quality and prevent pollution in the surrounding environment.
Reducing flooding; capturing rainwater can help reduce the risk of flooding in flood-prone areas. This is because the captured water will not flow directly into rivers or waterways, but will be stored for later use.
Reduce costs; the use of rainwater as an alternative to non-potable needs can help reduce the cost of spending clean water. Rainwater installations can also help reduce maintenance costs for complex clean water system operations.
Increase environmental awareness; Rainwater installations can be a good example for the community in reducing the use of clean water and increasing awareness of the importance of conserving clean water.
Furthermore, in addition to testing clean water sampling, this rainwater installation is also still in the testing phase with the Bontang City Health Office to ensure that this installation's water can be declared as potable water.