Inauguration of UNUSA-Water at Pesantren Nahdlatus Syubban Pontianak: Providing a Solution to Cloudy Water Due to High Iron Content

Pontianak, November 19, 2025. The inauguration of UNUSA-Water at the Pesantren Nahdlatus Syubban Pontianak took place with great enthusiasm, marking an important step in managing water quality which has been a serious problem in the Islamic boarding school environment. The event was attended directly by the Chairman of CEHP UNUSA, Mr. Achmad Syafiuddin, and the Director of ZISWAF CTARSA, Mr. M. Wahib, who both gave their full support to this clean water program. The presence of these important figures demonstrates a shared commitment to advancing the health and comfort of students and the Islamic boarding school community.

 

The Pesantren Nahdlatus Syubban has been facing significant challenges regarding water quality. High iron levels cause the water to become cloudy and potentially endanger the health of its residents. This condition not only disrupts daily activities but also increases the risk of health problems from consuming unsafe water. To address this, UNUSA-Water installed a water filter as an appropriate technological solution to ensure clean and safe water for all residents.

 

The water filter installation process involves filtration technology that significantly reduces iron levels while removing dirt and other particles that cause cloudy water. After going through the filtration process, the resulting water quality is truly clean and clear, meeting required health standards. This also demonstrates the effectiveness of the technology applied in addressing the water issues faced by Islamic boarding schools.

 

 In his remarks, the Chairman of CEHP UNUSA, Mr. Achmad Syafiuddin, emphasized the importance of access to clean water as a basic need that must be met to maintain public health and support educational activities in Islamic boarding schools. Meanwhile, the Director of ZISWAF CTARSA, Mr. M. Wahib, added that this collaboration between institutions is a concrete manifestation of synergy in providing the best services for Islamic boarding schools and strengthening the role of zakat, infaq, and sedekah as a source of funding for sustainable social programs.

 

With the availability of clean, filtered water, the Pesantren Nahdlatus Syubban can now conduct its teaching and learning programs and daily activities more comfortably and healthily. This initiative not only impacts the well-being of the Islamic boarding school environment but also inspires other educational institutions to address similar issues using simple and effective technology. Going forward, it is hoped that this water filtration technology can be replicated in other Islamic boarding schools facing water quality challenges to improve the health and quality of life of students more broadly.