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Analysis of the Influence of Certified Wastewater Treatment Personnel Competence as an Effort to Meet Industrial Wastewater Quality Standard Requirements in Semarang City Agung Budiarto; Mochamad Arief Budihardjo; Fuad Muhammad
Jurnal Riset Teknologi Pencegahan Pencemaran Industri Vol. 17 No. 1 (2026): May
Publisher : Balai Besar Standardisasi dan Pelayanan Jasa Pencegahan Pencemaran Industri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21771/jrtppi.2026.v17.no1.p94-99

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This research examines the effect of certified personnel competence in industrial wastewater treatment on the fulfillment of industrial wastewater quality standards in Semarang City, Indonesia. Amid rapid industrial expansion, ensuring environmental sustainability has become increasingly challenging, prompting regulatory requirements for operator certification. The study adopts a quantitative descriptive approach, gathering data from 26 key wastewater treatment operators (POPAL) in major manufacturing sectors through structured questionnaires, interviews, and direct field observation. Findings demonstrate that the majority of industries in Semarang have already appointed certified wastewater treatment personnel, with most respondents possessing a strong educational background and extensive experience. Results indicate that certified operators significantly improve industrial compliance with wastewater quality standards, particularly regarding key parameters such as Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), and Total Suspended Solids (TSS). Certified personnel exhibit enhanced ability in identifying risks, operating and maintaining wastewater facilities, and implementing standard procedures, which directly translates into higher rates of regulatory compliance. However, the research also finds that certification alone is not a panacea; certain industries still face challenges due to outdated technology, insufficient management support, or a lack of continuous training. These factors may hinder optimal wastewater treatment, even when certified personnel are present. The study’s implications are twofold. Theoretically, it affirms the critical role of human resource competence in effective industrial environmental management. Practically, it encourages policymakers and industry leaders to prioritize ongoing professional development, technological upgrades, and supportive management systems, in addition to certification. Such efforts will further strengthen the effectiveness of certified operators and improve overall environmental compliance. In conclusion, certified personnel competence, when supported by proper institutional and technological resources, is a key driver for successful and sustainable industrial wastewater management in Semarang.
Co-Authors Abdillah , Rangga Fajar Abdillah, Rangga Fajar Abdurrafi Alwan Agung Budiarto Agus Hari Wahyudi Andriani, Risa Anggraini, Ellyta Annisa Ardiansyah Arif Irawan Arini, Priesty Dyah Aris Munandar Arizal Rusdiyanto Ashari, Desy Puspita Aurely, Anastasya Putri Chandra Puspita Sari Choirunisa, Maria Choirunisa Decenly - Denny Nugroho Sugianto Devara, Hafiz Rama Dewi, Indahsari Kusuma Erry Wiryani Fahris, Noor Fahrudin Fahrudin Firza Syarifa Zahra H Hadiyanto Hadiyanto Hadiyanto Hadiyanto Hafiz Rama Devara Haikal Hilman Fahrian, Haikal Hilman Halim, M. Arief Rahman Hanifah Pamuji Rahayu Haris, Amnan Hartuti Purnaweni Herry Purnomo Hidayat, Jaffran Wasiq Ibni Jeudi Febria, Ibni Jeudi Iqbal, Fakhrezi Muhammad Israini Isyarotuz Zakiyyah, Isyarotuz Iwanuddin Iwanuddin Jafred Elsjoni Halawane Jafron Wasiq Hidayat Julita Budi Prasetyo Jumarni Karyadi Baskoro Kasiyati Kasiati Ketut Karno Lathifah, Nurul M. Abdul Mukid Mahendra Ken Pambayun Makhfudhoh, Dzunnuroini Khanif Maryono Maryono Maryono Moch. Abdul Mukid Mochamad Arief Budihardjo Morin, Ciana Magdalena Muhammad Helmi Munifatul Izzati Munir, Ahmad Syahidul Haq Murningsih Murningsih NUR FADILAH Nurul Lathifah Nusantara, Surya Dharma Pambayun, Mahendra Ken Parebalangla, Wilda Perwitasari, Woro Kusumaningtyas Pradana, Anggara Apriyan Purniawan, Didin Putri Alifa Kholil Putri, Teti Deliany Rahman Halim, M. Arief Rahman, Rahmania Ramadani, Syahri Raslim Ro'fah Setyowati Rully Rahadian S, Suci Purnama. Sambas Basuni Sapto P Putro Sapto P. Putro Saputra, M. Nur Firda Solikhin Solikhin Sri Utami Sri Utami Suhartana Suhartana Sukriya, Ikha Novita Ma'wa Sumantri, Iwan Sunarsih Sunarsih Suryanto, Damang Suzanna Ratih Sari Tefarani, Rahmadyan Thomas Triadi Putranto, Thomas Triadi Tri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati Triyono Triyono W, Wahdaniar Wicaksono, Andy Widowati, Widowati Zaenal Arifin