The plan
In November 2025 Bali's provincial parliament (DPRD) began debating a draft regional regulation on a new BUMD, a regionally owned enterprise, called Perumda Kerta Bhawana Sanjiwani. It is meant to handle water distribution and wastewater treatment across the province.
In December Governor Wayan Koster clarified that the company will not serve the public directly. Its customers will be regency PDAMs (municipal water utilities), which will buy water from it in bulk.
Where shortages bite
The governor listed areas where demand exceeds supply: Kubu in Karangasem, Tejakula and Gerokgak in Buleleng, and south Badung from Jimbaran onwards. Pecatu on the Bukit was named specifically during the November debate.
Koster said the goal is water that is metered, fairly distributed and sustainable. Legislators asked that the new company work with existing PDAMs rather than compete with them.
In these areas residents and businesses often rely on wells and trucked water. Bulk supply is meant to help local PDAMs extend their networks.
Money and status
ANTARA reported proposed capital of Rp 20 billion, of which Rp 10 billion is start-up capital. The first phase is planned under KPBU, Indonesia's public-private partnership scheme.
The governor said the feasibility study is complete. As of December 2025 the regulation creating the company was still being drafted, so there is no timeline yet for new water reaching the pipes.
Who runs the project
Commission II chair Agung Bagus Pratiksa Linggih coordinates the bill in parliament. The governor said provincial water supply units, known as UPTD, could later be folded into the company if their capacity allows.
The company is to follow good corporate governance principles, and its remit also covers wastewater treatment.