180 Houses in Gertas Share Two Drilled Wells, Residents Hope for Additional Infiltration Wells

The residents' experiences became the background for the launch of the Sak Omah Sak Infiltration Well (Sopan) Movement by the Deputy Governor of Central Java, Taj Yasin Maimoen, in Gertas Hamlet, Tuesday (27/10/2026).

This movement encourages community involvement in water conservation through the construction of infiltration wells around homes. The aim is to strengthen groundwater reserves and increase environmental awareness.

"We start from Gertas, because here since 2019 we have implemented the infiltration well movement which has had benefits," said Taj Yasin after inspecting the location.

He hopes that Gertas' experience can be an example for other regions in Central Java to develop water conservation in the household environment.

For Gertas residents, the next need is to add absorption wells. The benefits they have experienced since 2019 are the basis for their hope that water availability will be better maintained, while the distribution of supplies from the two drilled wells is still ongoing.