Kalimalang River

KALIMALANG RIVER

Kalimalang is the name of a river that flowed splitting Jakarta and Bekasi. The river supplies water to PAM (Water Company) to Jakarta and surrounding areas. The river is also used as a way peniagaan which includes six districts. Located 20 miles from Cawang to the Bekasi area. Kalimalang road from New Cawang, Pondok Bambu, until it ends at the Metropolitan Mall Bekasi. Kalimalang raw source water comes from reservoirs teak sublime, Purwakarta. Flowing trace Cikampek, Cikarang, Cibitung, Tambun and Bekasi. Kalimalang latter term is identical to the course that is in addition to time or also an unusual river. Generally the shape of the river from upstream to downstream, or from the mountains to the sea, but the river / Kalimalang is shaped transverse from the reservoir in Purwakarta to Halim, Jakarta. Do not go to sea, therefore called Kalimalang.

But besides that a lot of the problems that faced with the river. Congestion has become a habit for all road users. Congestion is caused by many things, including bad roads, potholes, flooding, and others. The road along the length Kalimalang 6 km. More and more complicated problems of congestion. Moreover, the road along the river Kalimalang difficult to be widened. Because residential sudh overcrowding and cost considerations as well as very expensive. But the issue should be addressed by the government. So that congestion can be reduced. It says Kalimalang become synonymous with congestion and a scourge for the people of Jakarta.

The road along the Kalimalang become a strategic settlement for the community. Both the top and bottom. The shape and position of the transverse from the reservoir Cawang Purwakarta to Jakarta. This river does not usually lead to the ocean as a river. As we know, usually a river flowing from the mountains to the sea, from upstream to downstream. But this river opposite. Therefore, people gave the name Kalimalang. Until now that is inherent in the name of society. This river has become part of people's lives Jakarta and surrounding areas. The river is used by the community for the benefit of the household. Such as washing, bathing to dispose of human waste.

Another problem faced by the existence of this river is the habit of the people who always littering. So the water so polluted and caused flooding. Plus a range of people in contact with skin diseases and diarrhea. Though Kalimalang river water is a source of raw water for the people of Jakarta and surrounding areas. Coupled with the presence of garbage on the edge segumpalan this time resulted in complete already Kalimalang river water pollution problems we are. Public understanding of the importance of preserving the environment seems to be still lacking. Evidenced by the many buildings constructed defecation along the river. And also added that cleans junk collecting used items that contain chemicals. Including items that are not used and certainly pollute streams. The water in the river Kalimalang obviously been contaminated by waste. In fact there are also chemical waste polluted by human activities is not liable. E-coli contamination levels there ranged from 80,000 to 100,000 MPN per 100 mll of water. Though e-coli threshold for clean water is just Rp.1000 MPN per 100 mll of water. Hopefully in the future the government could pay attention to the state of the river. By providing outreach to the community. Also seek to make chiffon Kalimalang. Let the river issues can be resolved. And people can keep Kalimalang river.