INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING,
MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCE (IJLTEMAS)
ISSN 2278-2540 | DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS | Volume XV, Issue II, February 2026
Population Growth Forecasting and Clean Water Demand Analysis
for Denpasar City Toward 2030
I Gusti Bagus Wijaya Kusuma1*, I Gusti Ngurah Made Parama Widya2
1University of Udayana, Faculty of Engineering, Indonesia
2PT Ken Parama Ekawijaya, Jakarta, Indonesia
*Corresponding Author
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2026.15020000076
Received: 24 February 2026; Accepted: 02 March 2026; Published: 17 March 2026
ABSTRACT
Water is poised to become the most critical natural resource of the third millennium, influencing both economic
stability and human survival, particularly as developing nations face rapid population growth. This surge in
population and industrial activity is driving up water demand while simultaneously depleting available resources.
The resulting gap between high demand and dwindling supply poses significant challenges for water distribution.
This study outlines a methodology for forecasting population growth and water demand in the Denpasar area
over a ten-year period.
Three projection models—linear, quadratic, and exponential—were evaluated to identify the most accurate
solution. The findings indicate that the quadratic method provides the most reliable forecast for Denpasar's future
water needs. Current projections reveal that existing water infrastructure can only meet 41.63% of total demand.
Consequently, it is imperative for the Denpasar municipal government to implement more robust strategies to
address this substantial supply deficit
Keywords: Population trends, sustainability, freshwater reserves, demand, forecasting
INTRODUCTION
In the third millennium, water has emerged as a paramount natural resource. Its significance spans both economic
stability and the fundamental sustenance of human life. Projections suggest that within the next two generations,
developing nations will face acute water crises as the global population is expected to surge toward three billion.
In Indonesia, rapid demographic growth and expanding industrialization have driven a steady rise in clean water
demand. Paradoxically, this escalating need coincides with the depletion of existing water sources, including
both groundwater and surface water. These multifaceted challenges regarding water availability directly impact
current supply levels.
Rapid population growth presents a critical challenge for major urban centers, including Denpasar. An expanding
population necessitates a corresponding increase in clean water provision. A key indicator of success in meeting
these needs is the robustness of long-term planning systems. In this context, this study examines the operational
planning at the Regional Water Utility (RWU) Denpasar Water Treatment Plant, specifically focusing on the
production and distribution infrastructure required to meet the community's water demands over a ten-year
projection period.
Production
To serve its customer base across Denpasar, RWU Denpasar manages a total water resource capacity of 815
liters per second (lps), which is derived from the following sources: