Meet the four most famous major reservoirs in Western Java : CekAkreditasi
The order of reservoirs of Western Java and their potential
Speaking of western Java reservoirs , of course, immediately remember Jatiluhur as the largest reservoir of water. Waduh actually acts not only as a reservoir for water, but there are other advantages that are greater. It is not surprising that each province, especially western Java, has many reservoirs.
The need for water is always high as electricity. The amount of water in the ground is very abundant, but without good handling it will certainly be wasted. Therefore, as a form of application and control of the reservoir, is built. At the very least, it brings great benefits to people throughout the district.
As for the use of water, many people equate reservoirs with dams, although these two things are very different. The reservoir is basically an artificial lake of very large size. Although the dam is a water tank of large size, in which it can later be used as a reservoir.
It can be concluded that if there is a dam, there must be a reservoir. However, own reservoirs can also be formed if there are no dams. As for the reservoirs of Western Java , can not be distinguished from the beauty of the surrounding nature. So, in addition to the fact that it is a water reservoir, it has also evolved into one of the tourist attractions that can attract tourists to visit.
Meet the four most famous major reservoirs in Western Java
Western Java, in addition to being blessed with its many tourist destinations and extraordinary natural wealth, also has several artificial buildings as infrastructure that provides great benefits for the survival of the community. One of them is several reservoirs of large sizes, which are popular not only for their benefits, but also for the beauty of the environment.
Among the most famous is Jatiluhur waduh. Jatiluhur, which was built in the Purwakarta district in 1957-1967, is very large. It was even named the largest reservoir in Indonesia. The largest reservoir in western Java can irrigate the water needs of up to 241,000 hectares of rice fields and households,
The second place is occupied by the Jatigede reservoir, located in the Sumedang regency. The reservoir, which acts as irrigation, hydropower, flood control to clean water sources, was previously moved to about 28 villages. It is not surprising that Jatigede manages to hold water to 979.5 million cubic meters of water.
Cirata is a no less impressive reservoir, built in western Java, precisely purwakarta regency. The Cirata reservoir is even named the largest in Southeast Asia , capable of generating electricity up to 1,428 GWh per year. Cirata even became a reservoir in Western Java as a source of electricity for the islands of Java, Madura and Bali.
West Java is indeed a champion in building reservoirs for the benefit of the community. Karian became the next largest reservoir quite new. Karian from an architectural point of view is no less magnificent than the previous reservoir. Being a Lebak Ban tenlater Karian will be used for a variety of purposes. Not only that, but the wearer is really very beautiful.
The extraordinary benefits of reservoirs for human life
The construction of the reservoir certainly cannot be separated from the benefits that are expected to be obtained later. That is why so many western Java tanks are built even with large sizes. One of the advantages is as a place for growing fish. Indirectly, citizens can benefit from making their economies safer.
Used as an effective source of hydropower electricity. This is an inevitable benefit that is beneficial to society. With the help of hydropower, the need for electricity is met, especially since water becomes a natural resource and is updated and available in abundant quantities. That is why almost every reservoir must be focused on the goal as a hydroelectric power station.
As a source of irrigation for the continuity of agriculture is no less important benefit in the construction of reservoirs in western Java. It is necessary to have enough water to irrigate the fields. After all, the existence of reservoirs can save human agriculture, especially when the dry season comes, given that water is very difficult to find.
In addition, reservoirs are also useful for flood control when the rainy season comes. In the rainy season, the discharge of water will be very abundant, and if there is no reservoir, then there is a flood. Reservoirs work not only to collect rainwater , but also to divert it to rivers to the sea in order to avoid flooding.
The need for clean water is also very important. The reservoir is also able to provide effective needs for clean water. The water in the tank will go through the sterilization process, which will be distributed to the inhabitants. Then this sterilized water is used to meet everyday needs.
The potential of the reservoir is visible from various sectors
As described earlier, reservoirs have many benefits. People even felt how the existence of reservoirs helps their lives. It is not surprising that the construction of reservoirs in Indonesia continues to be carried out, especially in Western Java. This is evident from the many reservoirs of Western Java , which are then used in various sectors.
The potential of reservoirs from the economic sector is no longer questionable. Not only as flood control was abolished, but also indirectly the economy of the population around the reservoir. The community can take advantage of the fact that there is fish for a shrimp fisherman, where it can later be sold at a fairly high price.
Another potential of the sports sector. It is often inconceivable that reservoirs can become places for water sports, with the exception of the sea or lakes. You can engage in various water sports, such as skiing, rowing and swimming. In fact, you can also fish as an alternative when you are bored with the density of daily activities.
Along with the development, the reservoir can also become one of the leading tourist potentials to attract tourists to visit. When the natural beauty around the reservoir is so amazing, moreover, pengelolaan is good, then it is not impossible to become a favorite tourist destination.
Reservoirs can also be a place of protection for aquatic animals and plants, as they can indeed be the most effective alternative land. In an artificial water tank, various animals and plants can multiply well. It can even thrive and be safe in such a large reservoir.
Reservoir as an alternative to family tourism is no less interesting
By building reservoirs, this can not only improve the economy of the community, but also an effective flood control effort. It can even serve as an alternative to interesting tourist destinations with family. This is the reason why many reservoirs are built in a very amazing shape in combination with other auxiliary devices.
The variety of activities you can do while visiting western Java reservoirs include fishing, camping, or just a walk while enjoying the atmosphere. The natural beauty around the beautiful reservoir complements an increasingly pleasant atmosphere. In addition, now the tank is controlled by the best control to make it more comfortable.
In the reservoirs located in the western Java, almost everyone is interesting to visit. Those of you who are going to go there can make it a good educational tourist place for children. Children can learn more aboutthe benefits of building a reservoir. Starting with the economic sector andending with how reservoirs trap water to prevent flooding.
No less important is the fact that children also have a better understanding of how to maintain the environment so that it can still be useful for human life. At the very least, there is a lot of new knowledge and experience, so it is very possible if the Western Java reservoir is used as an alternative to interesting excursions with the family, just to fill the weekend holidays.
