Distribution of Springs and Household Clean Water Needs in Bulu District, Rembang Regency

Abstract

Human life is very dependent on the availability of quality water, obtained from both surface water and groundwater. The need for clean water is increasing along with the increase in population. The potential of springs in each region varies depending on the physical condition of the area. Availability of water greatly affects the fulfillment of household clean water needs. This research aims to analyze the distribution of springs and the household clean water needs. This research was conducted in Bulu District, Rembang Regency. The population consists of the number of the springs and the number of the households in the area. The research sample is determined by purposive sampling. Samples of springs were taken with the condition that the springs are only used for household clean water needs, with total of 10 springs. Household samples were taken under the condition that the households use the springs for their household clean water needs, totaling 106 households. The method used is observation to obtain information about the distribution of springs while interviews are used to obtain data on household clean water needs. There are 10 springs in Bulu District which are used for household clean water needs spread across 7 villages. These springs are able to meet the clean water needs of households both in the rainy and dry seasons in Bulu District, with an average water requirement of 130 liters/person/day. Keywords: springs, water needs, clean water