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Journal : Leuser Journal of Environmental Studies

Utilizing Bentonite as a Natural Material to Enhance the Quality of Community Water Resources in the Urban Area Ulhaq, Muhammad Zia; Hanan, Dafif; Salsabila, Athaya; Lala, Andi; Muslem, Muslem; Akbar, Zulhiddin; Zahriah, Zahriah
Leuser Journal of Environmental Studies Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): November 2023
Publisher : Heca Sentra Analitika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60084/ljes.v1i2.94

Abstract

In this study, the researchers investigated the state of water sources and the potential of bentonite as a water treatment agent. The study encompassed measurements of key water quality parameters for river and well water sources, including pH, TDS, conductivity, and salinity. The findings revealed that while pH levels were generally within the clean water standards, TDS values exceeded the threshold, particularly in river water samples. This suggests contamination due to urban activities and rising sea levels. Furthermore, the study explored using both activated and non-activated bentonite as an adsorption agent to remove contaminants from water sources. The results indicated that bentonite effectively increased pH levels, especially in well water samples, and significantly reduced TDS, conductivity, and salinity values, with non-activated bentonite being a preferred option for river water treatment and activated bentonite for well water treatment. These findings emphasize the potential of bentonite as a valuable water treatment solution. The specific characteristics of the water source should guide the choice between activated and non-activated bentonite. This tailored approach can lead to more effective and sustainable water treatment, contributing to improved water quality and availability for the community in the coastal region.
Co-Authors - Fakhrurrazi . Azmeri, . ahmad yani Ainal Mardhiah Aisy, Rishazatul Akbar, Zulhiddin Alberto Noviano Patty Alfiady, Teuku Aminuyati Asbudi Asbudi Asna, Saifal Azwar Thaib Bhayu Gita Bhernama Binawati Ginting Dahlan Abdullah Depita Kardiati Destiana, Khaerunisa Dewi. M, Nur Sari Dwitawati, Ima Efilda, Adila Putri Fahrizal Fahrizal Faisal Syahputra, Faisal Fajrina, Salina Ahdia Ghazi Mauer Idroes Hakim, Rachmi F. Hanafiah, Olivia A. Hanan, Dafif Hayatina, Maulida Hayatun Nufus Heri Fajri, Heri Husna, Zahrotul Husni Mubarrak Ikhwan, Hady Inanta, Nora Silva Irvanizam, Irvanizam Isfanda, Isfanda Iskandar Iskandar Jafaruddin Jafaruddin, Jafaruddin Joshi, Jaghdish S. Junaidi Arsyad, Junaidi Kemala, Pati Kiflah, Marzatul Lala, Andi Lia Handayani, Lia Listia, Ayu Marlina Marlina Matsum, Hasan Maulana, Aga Maulydia, Nur Balqis Miftahul Jannah Muammar Yulian MUH. FICHRIYADI HASTIRA Muhammad Azis Muhammad Farid Muhammad Wali, Muhammad Muhammad Yusuf Mujiburrahman -, Mujiburrahman Muliyani, Tri Mulyadi Mulyadi Munira, Widia Muryali, Muryali N. Nazaruddin Nasution, Salmah Nazila, Dara Ningsih, Indah Putri Nisah , Khairun Nurhayati Nurhayati Putra, Noviandi I. Raudhatul Jannah Razief Perucha Fauzie Afidh Reni Silvia Nasution Reza Muttaqin, Reza Muttaqin Rinaldi Idroes Rivansyah Suhendra Romadhoni, Yenni Safira, Maulida Salsabila, Athaya Saputra, Feri Sari, Suci Indah Sasmita, Novi Reandy Shafira, Ghina A. Shafrida Wati, Shafrida Sofyan Sofyan Suhendra, Rivansyah Suryana, Nina Syamsidik, Syamsidik Teuku Rizky Noviandy Ulhaq, Muhammad Zia Yukadhirza, Vitra Yuli Santri Isma Zahriah, Zahriah