ITS and Bank Mandiri Collaboration Presents Drinking Water Filtration Technology

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(from left) Team Leader and ITS RPM Director Fadlilatul Taufany ST PhD, Vice Rector IV Prof Ir Agus Muhamad Hatta ST MSi PhD, Chairman of Yayasan Masjid Agung Sunan Ampel Ust Hood Ubeid MBJ, RCEO of Bank Mandiri Region VIII/Java 3 M. Ashidiq Iswara trying the water from the Bluewave Smart Water Drinking Fountain
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ITS Vice Rector IV Prof Ir Agus Muhamad Hatta ST MSi PhD delivering a speech before the handover of the Bluewave Smart Water Drinking Fountain, a collaboration with Bank Mandiri

Surabaya, ITS News – Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) continues to show its commitment to helping provide solutions for the surrounding community. This time, it is proven through a collaboration with Bank Mandiri to distribute a Water Filter and Purification Machine (Bluewave Smart Water Drinking Fountain) assistance at the Yayasan Masjid Agung Sunan Ampel Soerabaja on Tuesday (17/2).

In his speech, ITS Vice Rector IV for Research, Innovation, Cooperation, and Alumni Prof Ir Agus Muhamad Hatta ST MSi PhD stated that the number of pilgrims at the Sunan Ampel Mosque can reach 120 thousand visitors per day. To facilitate the comfort of the pilgrims, clean water purification technology was introduced. This drinking fountain machine, which has high filtration technology and performance, is expected to be a sustainable support for drinking water and clean water.

(from left) Team Leader and ITS RPM Director Fadlilatul Taufany ST PhD, Vice Rector IV Prof Ir Agus Muhamad Hatta ST MSi PhD, Chairman of Yayasan Masjid Agung Sunan Ampel Ust Hood Ubeid MBJ, RCEO of Bank Mandiri Region VIII/Java 3 M. Ashidiq Iswara trying the water from the Bluewave Smart Water Drinking Fountain

Furthermore, the man familiarly called Hatta also appreciated the cooperation that has been carried out well with Bank Mandiri. “This collaboration proves that Bank Mandiri together with educational institutions can work together to provide real solutions for the community,” he said.

In addition, the Regional Chief Executive Officer (RCEO) of Bank Mandiri Region VIII/Java 3 M Ashidiq Iswara also expressed his joy over the established cooperation. He hopes that the synergy between the ITS Directorate of Research and Community Service (DRPM) and Bank Mandiri through the Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program can continue to be held. “Hopefully this support will be the first step for future collaboration with ITS,” he added.

ITS Vice Rector IV Prof Ir Agus Muhamad Hatta ST PhD (left) inspecting the Bluewave Smart Water Drinking Fountain machine, a collaboration with Bank Mandiri

This built drinking fountain has a number of advantages. The working reverse osmosis technology is able to guarantee that the pure water produced is free from bacteria and chlorine. Accompanied by a high flow system, this machine can also provide a continuous supply of clean water in large volumes. Water extraction using sensors also guarantees hygiene.

Handover of the Bluewave Smart Water Drinking Fountain machine by the Team Leader and ITS RPM Director Fadlilatul Taufany ST PhD (center) together with Vice Rector IV Prof Ir Agus Muhamad Hatta ST MSi PhD (right) to the RCEO of Bank Mandiri Region VIII/Java 3 M Ashidiq Iswara

Through the implementation of technology carried out, ITS has strengthened its contribution in supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The supported goals include point 6 on Clean Water and Sanitation as well as point 9 on Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. In addition, it also supports point 17 on Partnerships for the Goals. This technological innovation produced by ITS is proven to be effective in providing clean water. (ITS PR)

Reporter: Jecklin Chintya Galle Djami

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