<![CDATA[Borewell water serves as a primary groundwater source widely utilized by communities to fulfill daily domestic requirements. However, the physical quality of this groundwater is increasingly vulnerable to degradation due to domestic waste infiltration, rapid urbanization, and local environmental geological conditions. This study aims to evaluate and describe the quality characteristics of borewell water based on Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and turbidity parameters in South Sempaja Village. This quantitative research employed an observational study design with a cross-sectional approach. Water samples were collected using a total sampling technique across 16 borewell points, which were categorized into three groups based on treatment methods: filter users, non-filter users, and chemical treatment users employing alum and chlorine. Laboratory analysis was conducted quantitatively using the gravimetric method for TDS parameters and the nephelometric method for turbidity measurements at PT Global Environment Laboratory. The findings were subsequently evaluated against the national environmental health standard of Permenkes RI No. 2 Year 2023. The examination results revealed that for the TDS parameter, only 37.5% (6 samples) satisfied the acceptable quality standards (< 300 mg/L). Regarding turbidity, 43.75% (7 samples) were declared compliant with standard thresholds (< 3 NTU). Accumulatively, the overall quality of borewell water that simultaneously met the standards for both physical parameters was only 2 out of 16 samples (12.5%). In conclusion, the physical quality of borewell water in South Sempaja Village mostly fails to comply with established health standards, highlighting the variations in physical water quality characteristics across different treatment practices in the community.]]>
