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Analisis Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) sebagai Indikator Kualitas Air Limbah Rumah Sakit Menggunakan Metode Winkler Inggrid Dwi Gusprizal; Jon Efendi
MASALIQ Vol 6 No 5 (2026): MASALIQ: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sains
Publisher : Lembaga Yasin AlSys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/masaliq.v6i5.11781

Abstract

Hospital wastewater contains organic matter, pathogenic microorganisms, and various chemical compounds that may pollute the environment if not adequately treated. One important parameter for evaluating the organic matter content of wastewater is biochemical oxygen demand (BOD). This study aimed to evaluate the wastewater quality of several hospitals based on the BOD parameter using the Winkler method in accordance with SNI 6989.72:2009. The study employed a quantitative descriptive approach through laboratory analysis of wastewater samples from several hospitals. Testing was conducted by measuring dissolved oxygen (DO) concentrations before and after five days of incubation, calculating BOD values, and evaluating the precision of the measurement results using relative percent difference (RPD). The results showed that the mean BOD values ranged from 1.9328 to 3.2858 mg/L, while the RPD values for all samples ranged from 7% to 23%. Differences in BOD values among samples indicated variations in wastewater characteristics associated with healthcare service activities and treatment effectiveness at the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) of each hospital. All samples had relatively low BOD values, indicating that the biodegradable organic matter content had decreased after the treatment process. The RPD values also showed that the analytical results had good precision and could therefore be used as a basis for monitoring hospital wastewater quality. These findings emphasize the importance of BOD as an indicator of wastewater quality and the effectiveness of biological treatment at hospital WWTPs. Keywords: Hospital Wastewater; Biochemical Oxygen Demand; Water Quality; Winkler Method; Wastewater Treatment
Co-Authors Amsyaruddin, Amsyaruddin Aprilla, Fani Mutiara Ardisal Ardisal Armaini Armaini Armaini Armaini Asari, Mesi Asep Ahmad Sopandi Awaliyah, Iqlimatul Ayu, Rina Putri Benni Raymond Budi Pratama Arnofya Damri, - Deffia Aryati Putri Degita, Prissillia Della Rosalynna Stiadi Devi, Saebrina Diana Ladies Novira Dina Sukma Dinalia, Dinalia Dita Novia Wulansari Dzakma Putri Alsa Elsa Efrina F, Farida Fadhilah, Anisa Fadhilah, Anisa Fadhillah, Farah Fany Fahran Jany Firman Firman Firman Fitri Ani, Fitri Ganda Sumekar Ghina Khairiyah Grahita Kusumastuti, Grahita Hendra Maska Hendrawati, Tika Herman Nirwana Hero Prayoga Hery Widijanto Illahia, Kintan Annisa Indrayeni, Cici Inggrid Dwi Gusprizal Irma Kurnia Fitri Johandri Taufan Junior, Okta Prasetya Latisma Dj Malinda, Sella Mardhatila, Yusvira Marlina Marlina Marlina Marlina Marlina, - Mega Iswari Mega Iswari Mega Oktia Yoza Melina, Erna Netrawati, Netrawati Neviyarni S Ningsih, Maya Yulia Ningsih, Maya Yulia Ningsih, Yuliati Ningsih Nurhastuti, Nurhastuti Nurul Hafifah Pratama Putri Aswati, Raisya Pratama, Afran Marcelino Prayoga, Hero Putri Febri Yanta, Annisa Rahma, Nensy Zutria Ramadanty, Ella Prisca Ranuta, Romi Rendy Amora Jofipasi Rila Muspita Robbi Asri RR. Ella Evrita Hestiandari Safaruddin, - Sasriyanti, Rika Sella Malinda Shinta Bella Sinaga, Rotama Siregar, Gelora Siti Fatimah Sri Rahayu Ningsih Sri Rahma Syamsi Aini Syaputri, Vebbyo Syifa Redhiya, Asy Syukri Ramadhani Tashania Zhahyra Tiara Tiara Tika Hendrawati Tika Indriani Torly Amora Jofipasi Triswandari, Retno Wijaya, Hendra Wijaya Yanti, Ifma Yarmis Syukur Yevri Zulfiqar Yovelia, Nadya Yulianda, Geni Yulianti, Fanisha Yusmaita, Eka Yusri Dianne Jurnalis Zadrian Ardi Zahara, Budi Zulmiyetri Zulmiyetri