Integrated Water Governance: Understanding PP 30/2024
Executive Summary
On May 31, 2024, Indonesia enacted Government Regulation No. 30 of 2024 (PP 30/2024) on Water Resources Management. The regulation implements Law No. 17 of 2019 on Water Resources as amended by Law No. 6 of 2023.
Background
PP 30/2024 replaces earlier regulations on water management. Law No. 7 of 2004 on Water Resources was partially annulled by the Constitutional Court in 2015. Law No. 17 of 2019 restored water legislation. Before PP 30/2024, implementing regulations were fragmented across multiple government decrees addressing water quality (PP 82/2001), water resource exploitation (PP 121/2015), and water supply systems (PP 122/2015).
The regulation was enacted on May 31, 2024, with immediate effect.
Key Provisions
Definitions and Scope
PP 30/2024 defines water resources management and establishes coverage.
Pasal 1 Ayat 1-7: Definisi Sumber Daya Air
"Sumber Daya Air adalah air, sumber air, dan daya air yang terkandung di dalamnya. Air adalah semua air yang terdapat pada, di atas, ataupun di bawah permukaan tanah, termasuk dalam pengertian ini air permukaan, air tanah, air hujan, dan air laut yang berada di darat. Sumber Air adalah tempat atau wadah Air alami dan/atau buatan yang terdapat pada, di atas, atau di bawah permukaan tanah. Daya Air adalah potensi yang terkandung dalam Air dan/atau pada Sumber Air yang dapat memberikan manfaat ataupun kerugian bagi kehidupan dan penghidupan manusia serta lingkungannya. Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Air adalah upaya merencanakan, melaksanakan, memantau, dan mengevaluasi penyelenggaraan konservasi Sumber Daya Air, pendayagunaan Sumber Daya Air, dan pengendalian daya rusak Air."
Water resources include surface water, groundwater, rainwater, and seawater on land. Water sources are natural or artificial places containing water. Water power is the potential for benefits or damage. Water resources management includes planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating conservation, utilization, and disaster control.
Management Framework
The regulation establishes three management components.
Pasal 3: Ruang Lingkup Pengelolaan
"Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Air dalam Peraturan Pemerintah ini meliputi: a. proses penyusunan dan penetapan Kebijakan Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Air, Pola Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Air, dan Rencana Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Air; b. pelaksanaan konstruksi Prasarana Sumber Daya Air, nonkonstruksi, pelaksanaan konstruksi Sumber Air, serta Operasi dan Pemeliharaan Sumber Daya Air; dan c. Konservasi Sumber Daya Air dan Pendayagunaan Sumber Daya Air serta Pengendalian Daya Rusak Air."
Management includes policy formulation and planning, infrastructure construction and maintenance, and conservation, utilization, and disaster control activities.
Water Utilization
The regulation defines water utilization activities.
Pasal 77: Kegiatan Pendayagunaan
"Pendayagunaan Sumber Daya Air dilakukan melalui kegiatan: a. Penatagunaan Sumber Daya Air; b. Penyediaan Sumber Daya Air; c. Penggunaan Sumber Daya Air; dan d. Pengembangan Sumber Daya Air."
Water utilization includes spatial planning, water provisioning, water use, and water resource development.
Pasal 84: Prinsip Penggunaan Sumber Daya Air
"Penggunaan Sumber Daya Air dilakukan berdasarkan prinsip: a. keadilan; b. penghematan; c. ketepatan; d. keberlanjutan; e. ketertiban; dan f. keterpaduan semua potensi Sumber Daya Air dengan memprioritaskan penggunaan Air Permukaan."
Water use follows six principles: justice, conservation, precision, sustainability, order, and integration prioritizing surface water over groundwater.
Disaster Control
The regulation addresses water-related disasters.
Pasal 94: Upaya Pengendalian Daya Rusak Air
"Pengendalian Daya Rusak Air meliputi upaya: a. pencegahan Daya Rusak Air; b. penanggulangan Daya Rusak Air; dan c. pemulihan akibat Daya Rusak Air. Pengendalian Daya Rusak Air diutamakan pada upaya pencegahan melalui perencanaan Pengendalian Daya Rusak Air yang disusun secara terpadu dan menyeluruh dalam Pola Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Air."
Disaster control includes prevention, emergency response, and recovery. The regulation prioritizes prevention through integrated planning.
Operations and Maintenance
The regulation requires operations and maintenance of water infrastructure.
Pasal 48: Operasi dan Pemeliharaan Sumber Daya Air
"Pelaksanaan Operasi dan Pemeliharaan Sumber Daya Air terdiri atas: a. pemeliharaan Sumber Air; dan b. operasi dan pemeliharaan Prasarana Sumber Daya Air. Operasi dan pemeliharaan Prasarana Sumber Daya Air meliputi operasi Prasarana Sumber Daya Air yang terdiri atas kegiatan pengaturan aliran Air, pengalokasian Air, pengaliran Air, dan pengalokasian ruang Sumber Air yang bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan kemanfaatan Sumber Daya Air dan Prasarana Sumber Daya Air."
Operations and maintenance cover source maintenance and infrastructure operations including flow regulation, water allocation, conveyance management, and spatial allocation.
Financing
The regulation establishes funding sources.
Pasal 132: Sumber Pendanaan
"Pendanaan Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Air bersumber dari: a. anggaran pendapatan dan belanja negara; b. anggaran pendapatan dan belanja daerah; c. anggaran swasta; d. hasil penerimaan BJPSDA; dan/atau e. sumber lain yang sah sesuai dengan ketentuan peraturan perundang-undangan."
Funding sources include national budgets, regional budgets, private sector budgets, Water Resources Management Service Fees (BJPSDA), and other legal sources.
Implementation
PP 30/2024 applies to government agencies, private companies, civil society organizations, and individuals involved in water resources activities. The Ministry of Public Works and Housing serves as the lead agency for national-level water management. Provincial and district governments manage river basins within their jurisdictions.
Water users must obtain licenses for extraction, use, and discharge activities. Large-scale users must install water meters, submit periodic reports on extraction volumes and water quality, conduct environmental impact assessments, and pay BJPSDA fees. Small-scale users for domestic and subsistence agricultural needs have simplified registration procedures.
The regulation establishes Water Resources Councils at national and river basin levels including representatives from government ministries, provincial and district governments, water user associations, academic institutions, and civil society organizations.
Entities conducting water-related activities prior to PP 30/2024's enactment must align with new requirements within 24 months.
Conclusion
PP 30/2024 establishes water resources management requirements across Indonesia covering conservation, utilization, and disaster risk reduction. The regulation assigns responsibilities to national, provincial, and district governments based on river basin jurisdictions.
Official Source
This article discusses Government Regulation No. 30 of 2024 on Water Resources Management (PP 30/2024).
The official regulation text can be accessed at:
Primary Source:
PP No. 30 Tahun 2024 - BPK Regulation Portal
Alternative Sources:
- JDIH Sekretariat Kabinet
- JDIH Kementerian Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat
Official Gazette: Lembaran Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 2024 Nomor 130
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