Analisis Pencemaran Sungai Wae Tomu Akibat Pembuangan Limbah Domestik di Kota Ambon

Abstract

The quality of water in Wae Tomu River, Ambon is decreased and polluted. The enhancement of residences and the waste disposal behavior are the factors behind it. This study aims to examine the type of damages toward the river, to determine the level of pollution, and to formularize the strategy of managing the environment of water in the river. This study uses the survey method with Stratified Sampling technique. Measurement and test are performed toward abiotic components, including physical and chemical properties of water. The biotic component is including total coliform. Cultural component is using the in-depth interview method. The result of the study shows the type of damages of water in Wae Tomu River are including the damages to abiotic components, Nitrite parameters of 0.141 mg/L, BOD of 18.46 mg/L, and COD of 42.405. Biotic components, including Total coliform concentrate in every sample spot is beyond the standard of the water quality. The result of IP analysis states that the Wae Tomu River is heavily polluted. The management strategy is focused on optimizing waste sites, processing wastewater through communal IPAL, community empowerment, and institutional approaches. The quality of water in Wae Tomu River, Ambon is decreased and polluted. The enhancement of residences and the waste disposal behavior are the factors behind it. This study aims to examine the type of damages toward the river, to determine the level of pollution, and to formularize the strategy of managing the environment of water in the river. This study uses the survey method with Stratified Sampling technique. Measurement and test are performed toward abiotic components, including physical and chemical properties of water. The biotic component is including total coliform. Cultural component is using the in-depth interview method. The result of the study shows the type of damages of water in Wae Tomu River are including the damages to abiotic components, Nitrite parameters of 0.141 mg/L, BOD of 18.46 mg/L, and COD of 42.405. Biotic components, including Total coliform concentrate in every sample spot is beyond the standard of the water quality. The result of IP analysis states that the Wae Tomu River is heavily polluted. The management strategy is focused on optimizing waste sites, processing wastewater through communal IPAL, community empowerment, and institutional approaches.