| dc.description.abstract | Clean water is a fundamental necessity for human life and a responsibility
of the state to ensure its availability in an equitable and sustainable manner. In
rural areas, limited infrastructure and geographical conditions necessitate
community-based management of clean water resources. This study aims to
identify and describe the community-based management of clean water resources
in Kutambaru Village, Tiganderket District, Karo Regency.
This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection
techniques including interviews, observations, and documentation. The research
informants consist of village officials, the Village-Owned Clean Water
Management Agency (KPSPAM “Lau Simalem”), and community members who
use clean water services. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction,
data presentation, and conclusion drawing. This study applies the Community
Empowerment Theory proposed by Zimmerman as well as the principles of
community-based water management within the framework of Integrated Water
Resources Management (IWRM).
The results indicate that community-based clean water management in
Kutambaru Village has applied participatory, holistic, social and economic
justice, and ecological sustainability approaches. The community has been
involved in the planning, management, and maintenance of clean water facilities
through the village management institution. However, the implementation has not
yet been optimal. This is indicated by the low level of participation among some
community members, limited infrastructure and funding, unequal access to clean
water services, and low public awareness in maintaining the sustainability of
water resources and the environment. Therefore, strengthening institutional roles,
increasing community participation, and integrating policies and funding are
necessary to ensure that community-based clean water management can operate
effectively and sustainably. | en_US |
