<![CDATA[Since the admission of batik as a world cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the public interest in batik and the batik industry has been increasing. However, the problem arises when the development of the batik industry is not accompanied by batik wastewater treatment that fits the wastewater quality standard. Hence it causes environmental pollution, especially for the aquatic body. This paper discusses the conditions and awareness for batik wastewater treatment in the batik industry on household and small-to-medium scales in Plered District, Cirebon, Indonesia. It examines the pollutant load of batik wastewater in the area, the respondent's knowledge about wastewater processing systems, wastewater impact on the environment, and the need for education about batik wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). The examination of wastewater samples showed that batik wastewater did not meet the waste quality standards and potentially harmed the environment. The respondents generally use synthetic dyes, and were unaware of its impact on the surrounding environment. Keyword: batik, WWTPs, batik production process, dye, wastewater impact ABSTRAK Sejak ditetapkannya batik sebagai warisan budaya dunia oleh United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, minat masyarakat terhadap batik dan industri batik semakin meningkat. Namun permasalahan muncul ketika pengembangan industri batik tidak dibarengi dengan pengolahan air limbah batik yang sesuai dengan baku mutu air limbah. Oleh karena itu menyebabkan pencemaran lingkungan, terutama untuk badan air. Tulisan ini membahas tentang kondisi dan kesadaran pengolahan air limbah batik pada industri batik skala rumah tangga dan kecil-menengah di Kecamatan Plered, Cirebon, Indonesia. Kajian ini mengkaji beban polutan air limbah batik di wilayah tersebut, pengetahuan responden tentang sistem pengolahan air limbah, dampak air limbah terhadap lingkungan, dan perlunya penyuluhan tentang Instalasi Pengolahan Air Limbah (IPAL) batik. Pemeriksaan sampel air limbah menunjukkan bahwa air limbah batik tidak memenuhi baku mutu limbah dan berpotensi merusak lingkungan. Responden umumnya menggunakan pewarna sintetis, dan tidak mengetahui dampaknya terhadap lingkungan sekitar. Kata kunci: COD, elektrokoagulasi, elektroda aluminium, air limbah tahu, monopolar. ]]>
