Water Pumps for Humanity

Especially regarding academics, Joko admitted his pleasure at their visits. While learning, they usually buy several hydram pumps to be installed in in places where local residents need clean water.

KOMPAS/REGINA RUKMORINI

Joko Susilo

Working as a producer of hydraulic ram or hydram pumps, Joko Susilo, 53, is not just seeking profits. More than that, his is also dedicated to humanity. He shares his knowledge of hydram pumps to enable residents to build their own wells.

Joko shares his hydram pump technical knowhow for free from his home in Karanggedong village, Ngadirejo district, Temanggung regency, Central Java. Before the pandemic, many guests wishing to learn from him came every month. Hydram pumps are hydraulic pumps that rely on the force of falling water pressure. They pump water up from low-lying sources of water to residents’ houses above them.