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Journal : Leuser Journal of Environmental Studies

Utilizing Bentonite as a Natural Material to Enhance the Quality of Community Water Resources in the Urban Area Ulhaq, Muhammad Zia; Hanan, Dafif; Salsabila, Athaya; Lala, Andi; Muslem, Muslem; Akbar, Zulhiddin; Zahriah, Zahriah
Leuser Journal of Environmental Studies Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): November 2023
Publisher : Heca Sentra Analitika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60084/ljes.v1i2.94

Abstract

In this study, the researchers investigated the state of water sources and the potential of bentonite as a water treatment agent. The study encompassed measurements of key water quality parameters for river and well water sources, including pH, TDS, conductivity, and salinity. The findings revealed that while pH levels were generally within the clean water standards, TDS values exceeded the threshold, particularly in river water samples. This suggests contamination due to urban activities and rising sea levels. Furthermore, the study explored using both activated and non-activated bentonite as an adsorption agent to remove contaminants from water sources. The results indicated that bentonite effectively increased pH levels, especially in well water samples, and significantly reduced TDS, conductivity, and salinity values, with non-activated bentonite being a preferred option for river water treatment and activated bentonite for well water treatment. These findings emphasize the potential of bentonite as a valuable water treatment solution. The specific characteristics of the water source should guide the choice between activated and non-activated bentonite. This tailored approach can lead to more effective and sustainable water treatment, contributing to improved water quality and availability for the community in the coastal region.
Co-Authors Afran Afriani, Jaitun Ahmad Zamani, Ahmad Akbar, Muh. Rijalul Akbar, Zulhiddin Al Fajar, Muhammad Rasyad Al Iqlima Al-Ifansyah, M. Alfi Syahrin, Alfi Alyatus Syifa Amanda Ananda, Zafira Putri Ani Nur Fauziah, Ani Nur Anista R, Jodang Setia Adi Annisa, Nadiva Apriansyah, Muh Armanda, Fellynia Rizky Atmojo, Joko Tri Aziza, Zahra Ifma Bahriyah, Euis Nurul Bhisma Murti Devi Pramita Sari Diah, Muhammad Dianti, Nurul Jumar Drajat, Diki Emelda, Hardianti Octapiani Eti Poncorini Pamungkasari FATIMAH FATIMAH Fatimah, Fatma Siti Firmansya Firmansyah, Denny Hana, Mifta Hanan, Dafif Hardinandar, Fajrin Harmin Hatta, Harmin Hesty Latifa Noor Husniah, Dina Ibrahim Ibrahim Ihwan P. Syamsudin Illahi, Rizqi Imam Muhammad Amhar Indriani, Ida Inul Daratista Iransayah Ismail Ismail Khalifa Humaira Lala, Andi Larisu, Zulfiah Makkulau, Al Fareidza Zakaria Maria Ulfa Mastura, Mastura Mawar Ambarwati Melindawati Melindawati Merung, Arteurt Yoseph Muhajir, Mia Aulia Muhammad Farid Muhammad Rasyad Al Fajar Muhammad Rasyad Al, Fajar Muhammad Rasyad Al-fajar Muslem Muslem, Muslem Mutia, Eka Septi Seliani Natasya, Awi Nur Raehani Nurjayanti Nurjayanti Nursyafika, Nursyafika Nurul Husna Nuzullah, Teuku Muhammad Faiz Prastiwi, Anisya Dwi Putri Rahyu Putri, Imram Radne Rimba Putriana Putriana Rafiuddin Rafiuddin, Rafiuddin Rahmadani, Sandra Rahmah Rahmalia Rahmalia Rahmatan Setiadin Riadi, Bagus Rizqan, Muhammad Robing, Robing Rokhmatun, Puji Nur Runi Asriani Safrida Safrida Sagaf, Umar Salma Salma Salman, Nurul Fajraini Salmin, Muhammad Salsa Nabila Salsabila, Athaya Sanusi, Gufran Sarwadhamana, Raden Jaka Sarwhadamana, Raden Jaka Sasmita, Novi Reandy Septriani, Endang Setiowati Sherina Molek Sholawati, Putri Mustika Siti Maesaroh Siti Mukarramah Sri Mawarni Sunaryanti, Sri Sayekti Heni Syahraeni, Syahraeni Syakir, Fakhrus Taufiqurrahman Tianda, Agus Tri Kanti, Tri Umar Sagaf Wahyuningsih, Irman Widiyanto, Aris Yusa Djuyandi Zahriah, Zahriah