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05-04-2026
Riverboom Team Restores Water Flow in Jatirejo
Dika, 4ocean Jembrana Content Correspondent
The 4ocean Java Riverboom Team responded to another report of blocked waterways this week after local residents alerted the crew about plastic waste obstructing water flow in the Jatirejo area. The cleanup took place at the Jatirejo Riverboom site, supported by AquaOmega, where accumulated debris had begun disrupting the drainage system and increasing concerns about flooding and environmental pollution.
After receiving the report, Team Captain Ach. Hasan Izzudin immediately mobilized the crew. Before departing, the team prepared all required cleanup tools and personal protective equipment to ensure the operation could be carried out safely and efficiently.
The journey to the location covered approximately 15 kilometers and took around 25 minutes. Upon arrival, the crew conducted a quick briefing to divide responsibilities and organize the cleanup process before entering the drainage area.
Without wasting time, the team immediately began removing the waste blocking the water flow. Working together in tight coordination, crew members collected the debris by hand and placed it into prepared sacks along the edge of the waterway.
The results became visible within a short period of time.
As the accumulated trash was removed, the blocked waterway gradually began flowing normally again. By the end of the cleanup, the crew had collected 113.2 pounds of plastic waste across six sacks.
The debris included plastic bags, plastic bottles, plastic packaging, foam, sandals, shoes, bags, and organic waste carried through the drainage system.
The debris included plastic bags, plastic bottles, plastic packaging, foam, sandals, shoes, bags, and organic waste carried through the drainage system.
After the cleanup, all sacks were gathered in a designated weighing area before being loaded onto a truck and transported back to the 4ocean Java base for further processing.
For crew member Oval Bayu Murti, the cleanup represented more than simply removing waste from the water. “We realize that the waste problem cannot be solved in a single day,” he said. “However, we continue striving to bring hope and change through our actions. Fatigue is inevitable, but the satisfaction of seeing the water flow smoothly again proves that real change requires consistent, tangible action.”
Still, the situation in Jatirejo reflects a much larger issue affecting waterways throughout the region.
Waste accumulation in drainage systems and rivers not only damages ecosystems but also increases the risk of flooding and creates potential health hazards for surrounding communities. According to the 4ocean Java team, improper waste disposal remains one of the primary causes of pollution in local waterways.
Through ongoing cleanup efforts in rivers, drainage systems, beaches, and oceans, the Riverboom Team hopes to encourage stronger public awareness around waste management and environmental responsibility.
Because every restored waterway begins with people choosing not to pollute it in the first place.
