In early 2022, it still rains frequently in some places. The public is expected to anticipate various potential disasters that can occur due to high rainfall, one of which is flooding. The potential for various disasters that threaten due to high rainfall, encourages the community service team of the Department of Geography, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FMNS UI) to provide education and socialization about the use of Biopori Infiltration Pits (BIP).
They did this in Ciputri Village, Cianjur Regency, West Java. “This community service activity is entirely an initiative of UI Geography students to contribute to solving environmental problems. This activity only covers a small part of the environmental and social problems, which are faced by the community, not immediately a solution,” said Dr. Hafid Setiadi, supervisor in the field.
This series of activities involved 17 residents of Ciputri Village, who received socialization and education on disaster area awareness. In addition, the utilization of biopore infiltration pits and actively encouraging the maintenance program of biopore infiltration pits so that they can be used in a sustainable period of time.
Meanwhile, Dudin as the Head of RW 09 also expressed his gratitude to the community service team regarding this BIP education and socialization. “The student contributed to planting biopores. We just need to take care of it. Planting is an easy problem, but maintenance is a bit difficult. Hopefully what has been done is useful,” said Dudin.
The utilization of biopore infiltration pits (BIP) plays an important role in overcoming flood disasters. The existence of BIP is expected to be a function that can provide benefits to the community directly. The benefits of BIP will be to increase the absorption of rainwater into the soil, thereby reducing waterlogging and the risk of flooding due to overflowing rainwater.
BIP can be used as a regular organic waste disposal site, where the organic waste will be decomposed by soil biome that will produce compost for agricultural crops. The cooperation will continue, especially through the support of the spirit and togetherness of the Ciputri Village government and community.
This activity was carried out by a team consisting of Syahda Arquette Sedana, the head of the community service team, assisted by 10 students. This activity was attended by Nia Novi Hertini, S.Ap as the Head of Ciputri Village, and escorted by village security officers, namely BABINSA and BHABINKAMTIBMAS.
In her welcoming speech, Nia expressed her gratitude to UI students who have conducted community service by planting biopores. “Hopefully this program can be sustainable and as a stimulant to the community to be able to use biopores in their lives.” she said.
