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The Role of Jet Bubble Column Technology in Domestic Wastewater Treatment at Pesantren Zaadul Ma’ad Nugroho, Didiek Hari; Yuniar
Warta LPM WARTA LPM, Vol. 29, No. 1, Maret 2026
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

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This community service program aimed to implement and optimize jet bubble column (JBC) technology in treating domestic wastewater at Pesantren Zaadul Ma’ad, Palembang. The background of this activity is the increasing domestic wastewater load that affects water quality and sanitation conditions at the pesantren. The main objective is to provide a sustainable and low-cost wastewater treatment solution while enhancing community awareness of environmental management. The method used is participatory action research (PAR), involving socialization, training, technology installation, mentoring, and evaluation. The JBC system, combined with a simple filtration unit (silica sand, zeolite, and activated carbon), was installed in a 600 m³ wastewater pond. The results showed significant improvements in water quality: dissolved oxygen (DO) increased from 3.85 mg/L to >5 mg/L, ammonia concentration decreased by 80–90%, turbidity dropped from 49.3 NTU to < 1 NTU, and total suspended solids (TSS) were reduced by more than 50 %. These findings prove that JBC technology is practical, easy to operate, and suitable for pesantren-scale wastewater treatment. Moreover, the program succeeded in forming an internal management team, developing training modules, and raising students’ environmental awareness. In conclusion, this program solved the technical problem of wastewater treatment and produced social, educational, and academic impacts.
Co-Authors Abdul Aziz Abdur Razzaq Abu Hasan Afriantoni Ahmad Saiful Aripin Akbar Ismi Aziz Pramito Amilda Anerasari M Ariani, Rezky Ayu Asma Amir Asti Triash Asyura, Ni Putri Asyura Impiana Awaliyah, Rofikotul Azhari, Ilham Badia Priscila Tamima Bambang Prasetyo Banisa, Rizkia Syefira Benaya Cindi Ramayanti Dea Sri Maharani Didiek Hari Nugroho Dwi Novriyansah, M. Anasrul Dwi Oktaviani, Erika Eka Saputra, Darwin Erika Dwi Oktaviani Erwana Dewi Fajri Ismail Farida Nurfalah, Farida Febriyana, Dhea Febriyanti Fitri Oviyati Fitri Sania Haqqi, Al Hj. Andi Kasmawati Idham Kholid Ilmi Desi Yunika Aprianti Indah Wiganti Indah Wigati Indah Wigati Isnaini, Yunisa Jamanudin Junaida Kana Loves, Luvita M. Mar’ie Rizqi Ganisha Maharani, Mutiara Maharani, Saskia Rizqi Mandika, Diska Muna Mardeli Marga, Diva Aura Meysin Muhammad Irfan Rohimiansyah Muhammad Jafar Shodiq Muhammad Sodiqul Fikri Muhammad Yerizam Nazarmanto ni putri asyura Nisa Ulyantika, Sofia Novita, Dea Novita, Sherly Fitria Novriyansah, M. Anasrul Dwi Nur Azizah, Reyhana Nur Mahdi, Farina Nur Shafa, Annisa Nurul Hasanah Nurul Hidayah Nyimas Yunierti Prihatin Oktaviani, Erika Dwi Qoim Nurani Rahman Ambo Masse Rendi Sabana Rezki Oktoberi Rifai, Sulpardina Safira, Asri Samosir, Martin Josep Santosa Wijayanto Satria, Rama Satrio Bayu Kriswanto Selastia Yuliati Sirajuddin Syifa Nurhaliza Tahdid Wahyu Rahmadsyah Berutu Wasiran, Yulianto Weni Lestari, Weni Wijaya Putri, Melyna Wijaya, Olvie Zahroh Yeni Januarni Yuliandi, Rizki Brillian Zareena Rosli