Jakarta, Dec. 22 -- National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Head Arif Satria ensured that drinkable water technology has functioned optimally to serve communities in disaster affected areas of Sumatra.

Through a statement here on Monday, Satria said that three drinkable water units are currently in operation, consisting of two units in Aceh Tamiang District and one unit to be placed in Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra.

"The presence of drinkable water units serves as a rapid solution to meet the basic needs of communities for clean water and safe drinking water amid limited post disaster infrastructure," he said.

Besides drinkable water facilities, the BRIN head also ensured that health teams and mapping survey teams already assi...