Authors: Yuki Mahardhito Adhitya Wardhana, Elvira Yoanita, Dwita Sutjiningsih Published: 2025 Journal: Water Conservation and Management (Q2) Abstract: Access to safe drinking water remains a pressing global issue, with over 2.2 billion people still lacking safely managed water services. In Indonesia, rural communities often face disparities in access, relying on decentralized systems with limited sustainability. This study investigates financing mechanisms for community-based rural water utilities (RWS) in Piyungan Subdistrict, Bantul Regency, to identify suitable models that support long-term service sustainability. By employing the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method, this research analyzes social, economic, and environmental criteria influencing financing preferences. The results show that social factors, particularly community-based management and participation, are the most influential in sustaining RWS. Original Link: https://doi.org/10.26480/wcm.03.2025.568.573
