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Microplastic Abundance in The Waters of The Middle Section of The Citarum River, Karawang, West Java Hermana, Indra Setiadi; Hariyadi, Sigit; Taryono, Taryono; Hidayat
Jurnal Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Alam dan Lingkungan (Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Management) Vol 14 No 1 (2024): Jurnal Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Alam dan Lingkungan (JPSL)
Publisher : Pusat Penelitian Lingkungan Hidup, IPB (PPLH-IPB) dan Program Studi Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Alam dan Lingkungan, IPB (PS. PSL, SPs. IPB)

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Abstract

Microplastics in the Central Citarum River, Karawang, West Java, originate from anthropogenic activities of people living around the watershed, which is an industrial, agricultural, and densely populated residential area. Microplastics are degraded plastics < 5 mm in size. This study aims to determine the abundance and size of microplastics in the Middle Citarum River, through observation with a microscope. Sampling was conducted at three locations with three observations: February, March, and April 2022. The types of microplastics found were pellets, films, fibers, and fragments. Microplastic particle size < 0.3 mm was the most common size found. The abundance of microplastics in the water of the Middle section of the Citarum River is different at each sampling location. The total number of microplastic particles in all research locations was 4,413 particles. The highest abundance of microplastics in all sampling locations was in densely populated residential areas at 239.7 ± 326.7 particles/m3 , followed by agricultural areas with an abundance of 72.5 ± 63.8 particles/m3 , then the lowest abundance was in industrial areas at 55.6 ± 57.8 particles/m3. The average abundance of microplastics in the middle Citarum River water was 122.6 ± 209.7 particles/m3. Statistical analysis using Kruskall Wallis with a df value of 2 > 0.05 showed no significant difference in microplastic abundance at each research location. All stations had the same potential for microplastic pollution. This study shows that high anthropogenic activities lead to high microplastic pollution in water. Therefore, proper mitigation and management of waste and plastic waste are needed.
Co-Authors 'Ilmi, Achmad Miftachul Abi F Prabawa Abi Fa&#039;izzarahman Prabawa Afriwilda, M T Amelia Febriana Andre Setiawan, Andre Antika, Eni Rindi Ari Eko Wibowo Ari Eko Wibowo Ari Gusmawan Arinata, Firdian Setiya Arini, Intan Awalya Awalya Awalya Awalya, Awalya Ayu Priyantri Rahmatika Ayu Setiyawati, Dewi Azhar, Nailah Rizqia Belva, Edgina Benu, Kristin Melliyati Binti Isrofin, Binti Chairunnisa, Dini Dwi Ahmad Darul Dwi Yuwono Puji Sugiharto, Dwi Yuwono Puji Dwy, Susantika Ernest Ceti Septyanti Fadila Fajri Savawi Farida, Ilma Fristya Qusnul Saputri Gabriell Phallanges Ratu May Tasir Hartati, M.Th Sri Hartati, Maria Theresia Sri Hermana, Indra Setiadi Hidayat Iis Aisyah Ilmi, Achmad Miftachul Joko Sutarto Kunwijaya, Indrajati Kurniawati, Silvia Kusnarto Kurniawan Lathifah, Alvia Ainil Latihifah, Alvia Ainil Lisa Nur Saidah M.Th Sri Hartati Mawadah, Zulfa Mulawarman Mulawarman Mulawarman, M Mulyani, Petra Kristi Mulyawati, Vira Muslikah Muslikah NADHITA, GALUH Niswah, Nilna Aula Niswatul Baroroh Nugraheni, Edwindha Prafitra Nurshafilla Rizka Saputri Pautina, Amalia Rizki Prabawa, Abi Fa’izzarahman Pramodha Wardhani Puri Wijayanti Reza Hafidhudin A. Herdiyanto Rizqia Azhar, Nailah Sa'diyah, Halimatus Setiyawati, Dewi Ayu Seto, Mustofa Danu Shania Dea Menany Soputan Sofi Azizah Soputan, S D M Soputan, Shania Dea Menany Suhur, M. Khautalfata Sunawan Sunawan Sunawan Sunawan Tanzila Shafa Nurifda Taryono, Taryono Thrisia Febrianti Tsani, Yasmin Meilana Utomo, Dian Purbo Vira Mulyawati Vita Yuliana, Vita Vriemadieska Ayuanissa Waluyan Widya Novi Angga Dewi Yuliati Holifah zakki nurul amin, zakki nurul