Abstract
This study dealt with characteristics and factors in sustaining management of drinking water in communities. Based on the survey, time and quantity of water is very limited in rural area, and competition for water is high. Quantity of water that a water user can use depends on the price the user pay. For people who can not pay water bill, there is a common tap from where anyone can get water. To sustain management of drinking water, all residents need to participate in decision-making process. They need have ownership and try to strengthen co-management with the government.
