Lack of proper drinking water is one of a crucial issue in urban development around Banten Province. Moreover, there is a huge gap between the existence of drinking water facilities in a suburb and city center. This condition is compounded by lacking of money to cover the operation and maintenance cost. Population in Banten have grown significant during this decade as well as the need of for clean and drinkable water.
Therefore, the government of Banten has a strong commitment to carry out a new water treatment plan in order to achieve 58,08 liter/second in 2020 at in Serang. A new development of Sindang Heula is being prepared by related stakeholders.