PKM INCREASING COASTAL COMMUNITIES' CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION OF DUG WELLS AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TOILETS

Abstract

Community service with the title "PKM Increases Coastal Community Concern for the Environment through the Construction of Dug Wells and Environmentally Friendly Toilets." This activity aims to increase awareness and involvement of coastal communities in maintaining environmental cleanliness and improving sanitation through the construction of dug wells and environmentally friendly toilets. Education and outreach methods that combine community meetings and outreach sessions in schools have succeeded in increasing public awareness about the importance of good sanitation. Education sessions in schools have a positive impact on the younger generation, making them more aware of the meaning of keeping the environment clean. The community conference succeeded in increasing collective awareness of the close relationship between ecosystem sustainability, individual health and environmental cleanliness. Active community participation in project planning and implementation results in a high sense of ownership of the sanitation infrastructure being built. Strong collaboration with local governments and non-governmental organizations ensures the financial and logistical support necessary for project continuity. The research results show that the development of sanitation infrastructure not only meets basic needs, but also influences community behavior, becoming a shared responsibility in maintaining health and environmental sustainability. It is hoped that the success of this initiative can produce sustainable positive changes in environmental conservation efforts in coastal areas. Next steps include expanding the scope of education and outreach, improving ongoing maintenance and monitoring, and further involvement of the private sector. This abstract reflects how environmentally friendly infrastructure can have a positive impact in increasing awareness and participation of coastal communities regarding environmental cleanliness and sanitation.