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Journal : Analit: Analytical And Environmental Chemistry

EFFECTIVENESS OF USING ACTIVATED CARBON TO REDUCE POLLUTANTS IN LEACHATE Elvania, Nindy Callista; Oktavianus Cahya Anggara; Narafa Nur Khairiyyah; Regina Widya Putri L
Analit : Analytical and Environmental Chemistry Vol. 10, No. 01 April (2025) Analit : Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
Publisher : Jurusan Kimia FMIPA Universitas Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/analit.v10i01.217

Abstract

Leachate pollution resulting from dissolution process organic and inorganic materials in open landfills is a serious environmental problem. Leachate contains various pollutants, such as heavy metals, organic compounds, and hazardous compounds that can damage water and soil quality not managed properly. This study aims assess the effectiveness activated carbon in reducing pollutants in leachate and factors that affect the performance of activated carbon in leachate treatment. The method used in study is leachate treatment using activated carbon as an adsorbent medium. Testing was carried out with variations in contact time and activated carbon concentration to determine the optimal conditions for pollutant absorption. Water quality parameters tested included COD, BOD, Fe and Zn. The results of  study showed that activated carbon is very effective in reducing pollutant content in leachate. This can be seen from results of the effectiveness calculation where it was found that activated carbon can reduce COD 63.96%, BOD 44.89%, Fe 83.33%, and Zn 83.33%.