Characteristics of Refill Drinking Water Depot and Bacteriology Evaluation in Covid-19 Period

Abstract

Accessing the characteristics of Refill Drinking Water Depot (DAMIU) is the initial step in mapping the quality of water to be processed into drinking water. Therefore, this study aims to map the characteristics and bacteriology of DAMIU raw water at the Koto Kampar Hulu sub-district to prevent COVID-19. This was a study conducted using a qualitative approach with 7 raw water samples. The bacteriology of Raw Water (E. Coli and Coliform) is an indicator of the required standards in line with the minister of health regulation No.32 of 2017. Furthermore, the results showed that 85% of the DAMIU raw water originated from drilling and dug wells. The distance to water sources was mostly <20 km. Bacteriological tests for E. Coli were consistent with the quality standards while 4 DAMIU sources contain Coliform bacteria due to poor hygiene. Hence, it is recommended that the health department, responsible for consumer protection and law enforcement, provide guidance and supervision to DAMIU entrepreneurs that failed to meet the requirements. Further PAMSIMAS, PHBS, and STMB programs as well as other technological innovations are needed to provide a drinking water source that is healthy, cheap, and protected from disease during the COVID-19 period.

Monitoring of Microbiology Quality Raw Water and Refilled Drinking Water During Covid-19

“…The Institute of Health Science/University as an independent institution can help monitor the DAMIU quality standards and also evaluate the performance of the DAMIU supervisory officers on a regular basis as part of the tri dharma of higher education toward public health by doing community service regarding sanitation hygiene (Herniwanti, Yunita et al, 2020) behavior for a clean and healthy life (PHBS) (Herniwanti, Dewi et al, 2020) and community-based total sanitation program (STBM) (Herniwanti et al, 2021). If the health campus, especially the Kesling specialization, has a drinking water quality standard (Kesling Kit/Mobile Laboratorium Kesling) test equipment, it will be very helpful to assist DAMIU supervision on a regular basis, especially in areas that need to monitor the quality of their drinking water (Asfawi, Nurjazuli and Sulistiyani, 2015).…”

Counseling STBM Program of Household Drinking Water Management at the Rumbai Pesisir Health Center - Pekanbaru City during the Covid-19 Period

“…Sosialiasi, diskusi serta pemicuan kepada Kader STBM di Wilayah kerja Puskesmas Rumbai Pesisir, Kota Pekanbaru. Terutama untuk -PAM-RT (Penyediaan Air Minum dan Makanan Rumah Tangga) agar bisa menerapkan program tersebut kepada masyarakat yang berada dalam wilayah kerja mereka (Herniwanti et al, 2021).…”

“…Diharapkan kerjasama dari pihak kader, pemerintahan dalam hal ini kecamatan dan juga pengawas (puskesmas) agar air minum di masyarakat sudah sesuai dengan baku mutu air minum yang sehat terutama untuk parametet bakteriologi yang perlu di cek 1x 3 bulan untuk membantu mencarikan solusi agar program STBM ini berjalan lancar (Rahayu and Herniwanti, 2022). Dan juga pengawasan depot air minum di kecamatan Rumbai Pesisir agar bisa menjaga kesehatan masyarakat yang mengkosumsinya (Herniwanti, Purnawati Rahayu and Purwawinata Mohan, 2021).…”

Hygiene Sanitation and Food Safety in Employee Restaurants

“…From research on clean water, clean raw water is very important for food safety in the canteen, a source of clean water free from microbial content is needed to maintain food safety. (Mohan Y et al, 2021), However, there is no soap, tissue, or drying cloth in the toilet. Trash cans are in every room such as in front of the entrance, dining room, food serving area, kitchen, and washing equipment.…”