Supporting Capacity of Water Resources in Fulfilling the Target of Sustainable Development Goals in Payakumbuh City

Abstract

One of SDGs goal is to ensure the availability of sustainable water and sanitation management. To achieve this target, Payakumbuh City has carried out water treatment for the Batang Agam River through the construction of a Water Treatment Plant. (WTP) is the source of PDAM's raw water. However, rapid population growth will one day lead to a deficit of clean water for that it is necessary to analyze the carrying capacity of water resources while looking for alternative solutions to meet water needs every year. The research method used is to analyze secondary data from the availability and needs of clean water in Payakumbuh City and to find alternative solutions to meet water needs through literature studies. The carrying capacity of water resources from the Batang Agam river is not sufficient to meet water needs with a DDA value of 0.63. The alternative solution to overcome water scarcity is expected that the people of Payakumbuh City should begin to shift their attitude from water use and dispose of it to saving water use by managing waste water and recycling.