Protesting Clean Water Shortage, Balikpapan Residents Block Road

Hundreds of residents in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, blocked a road in the Gunung Bahagia area on Tuesday to protest the prolonged disruption of clean water supply. The demonstration highlights the community's frustration over the slow response to a leaking water pipe belonging to the local water company, Perumda Tirta Manuntung Balikpapan (PTMB).

The residents have been struggling to access clean water for the past 10 days due to the leak. The road closure is their way of demanding immediate attention and a swift resolution to the issue from PTMB. The protest, which involved a significant portion of the local community, underscores the critical importance of reliable water access for daily life.

The action taken by the residents signifies their desperation and the impact the water shortage has had on their households. They are calling on PTMB to expedite repairs and restore the normal flow of clean water to their homes.