Study of Community-Based Water Resources Management and its Spatial Distribution in Fatukoto Village, North Mollo District, South Central Timor Regency

Abstract

East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is one of the provinces that is vulnerable to drought threats. Even today, several villages in this archipelago still face difficulties in accessing clean water, one of which is Fatukoto Village, located in Mollo Utara Subdistrict, South Central Timor Regency. This research aims to: (1) Identify the forms of community activities in managing water resources in Fatukoto Village, Mollo Utara Subdistrict, South Central Timor Regency; (2) Describe the spatial distribution of water resources in the same area. This is a qualitative study, with data collection techniques including observation, documentation, and interviews. The results show that the availability of water resources in Fatukoto Village remains very limited, prompting the local community to take over the management of existing water resources. This includes the construction and maintenance of spring infrastructure, building water storage tanks around the springs to meet clean water needs during both the rainy and dry seasons, as well as the construction of irrigation channels to agricultural land. The community also engages in water resource conservation efforts to ensure the sustainability of water availability throughout the year.