Most Households in North Maluku Drank Bottled Water in 2020

Drinking water sources are a key indicator of public health in a region. Consuming clean and safe drinking water prevents various diseases such as diarrhea, typhoid, and cholera.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), 26.46% of households in North Maluku consumed bottled water in 2020. This percentage is the highest compared to consumption from other sources.

20.69% of households in North Maluku drink water from protected wells. Furthermore, 19.05% of households in the province drink water from piped sources.

13.25% of households in North Maluku consume drinking water from protected springs. 7.17% of households in North Maluku consume water from pumps.

Meanwhile, 6.32% of households in North Maluku still consume drinking water from unprotected wells. 1.6% of households also consume drinking water from unprotected springs.

The percentage of households consuming drinking water from unprotected wells in North Maluku is still above the national average of 3.65%. For consumption of drinking water from unprotected springs, the percentage is below the national average of 2.4%.