WATER SUPPLY AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE IN BANGBAYANG VILLAGE, CIANJUR, WEST JAVA

Abstract

The earthquake in Cianjur had a big impact the life society Cianjur residents. An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 on the Richter scale at a depth of 10 km, destroyed buildings in the disaster area. Damage is no exception to clean water facilities and infrastructure. Bangbayang Village is one of the villages that was quite heavily affected. Ninety percent (90%) of the buildings in this location were damaged with level moderate to severe .This program aims to overcome the scarcity of clean water in the refugee area of RT 02 Bangbayang Village and build awareness of clean and healthy living even in refugee camps. The program was carried out in the form of activities, namely in the form of making drilled wells as a source of water supply for residents and education on clean and healthy living. After the implementation of this activity, the community can meet their needs for water supply both for toilets, ablution and cooking. This is important because the health condition of residents is important in an emergency situation and there is no disease transmission due to bad sanitation. Through this activity, the community is greatly assisted and can live an emergency life without clean water constraints.