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Summary

Residents in a densely populated settlement in Pasuruan, East Java, have been covered by garbage for nearly a year, causing unpleasant odors and potential flooding during the rainy season. The 8-meter-wide river in Tambak village, Lekok District, is clogged with trash, impeding the flow of water to the northern coast of Java. The trash, mostly household and local waste, has accumulated since the last rainy season in 2019. The community, including local fishermen, hopes for government intervention to clear the river and prevent floods, as the stagnant water also poses health risks.

Takeaways

• 🚮 A river in a densely populated settlement in Pasuruan, East Java, Indonesia, has been covered in garbage for almost a year.
• 🌧️ The garbage pile not only causes unpleasant odors but also has the potential to cause flooding when the rainy season arrives.
• 🏞️ The 8-meter-wide river in Tambak Village, Lekok District, Pasuruan Regency, is filled with garbage, obstructing the flow of water.
• 🌊 The river is connected to the northern coast of Java Island and divides a densely populated residential area, including a local fishing village.
• 🗑️ The river has been covered with garbage since the end of the rainy season in 2019, mainly from household and various local waste.
• 🌊 During the rainy season, the waste is usually washed out to the sea, but the large amount of garbage and the actions of the surrounding residents have made the pile unmoving.
• 🛤️ The small size of the river mouth, blocked by the Young Lex bridge, has exacerbated the situation, as the water flow is obstructed.
• 🗣️ A local resident mentioned that the river has never been this blocked before, and the depth of the garbage pile has become significant.
• 🌊 The garbage covering the river is spreading up to three kilometers and is a concern for causing floods during the rainy season.
• 🤔 The residents' hope is for the situation to be resolved, especially to prevent floods and the rise of sea water during high tides.
• 🙏 The community is calling on the local government to take immediate action to address the garbage pile in the river, as reported by Rifandi from KompasTV in Pasuruan, East Java.

Q & A

What is the main issue in the river in the densely populated settlement in Pasuruan, East Java?

The main issue is the accumulation of garbage that has covered the river for almost a year, causing a foul smell and potential flooding during the rainy season.

How wide is the river in Desa Tambak, Kecamatan Lekok, Kabupaten Pasuruan, where the garbage accumulation is taking place?

The river is 8 meters wide.

What is the connection between the river mentioned in the script and the larger geographical context?

The river is connected to the northern coast of Java Island and divides the densely populated settlement, including a local fishing village.

When did the river start to be covered with garbage?

The river started to be covered with garbage since the end of the rainy season in 2019.

What types of waste are typically found in the river?

The waste includes household garbage, various local trash, and waste sent from other areas.

What is the consequence of the garbage accumulation for the river's flow?

The garbage accumulation has caused the river's flow to be obstructed, making the water not flow properly.

What is the impact of the garbage accumulation on the local community's daily life?

The accumulation of garbage is causing inconvenience and health concerns for the local community, and there is a fear that it may lead to floods during the rainy season.

What is the condition of the river's mouth due to the garbage accumulation?

The river's mouth is blocked, preventing the water from flowing out, and this has been an ongoing issue since the garbage started accumulating.

What is the local community's hope regarding the garbage problem?

The community hopes that the situation will be resolved quickly to prevent floods and improve the living conditions.

What is the concern about the garbage spreading in the river?

There is a concern that the garbage is spreading and may cause health issues and environmental problems, including the potential for disease transmission.

What action is the local community calling for to address the garbage issue?

The community is calling for the local government to take immediate action to clear the garbage from the river.