Jambura Journal of Chemistry
Vol 2, No 2 (2020): August

Iron in Well Water: Case Study in Dulalowo and Heledulaa Districts

Hendri Iyabu (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)
Anita Muhammad (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)
Jafar La Kilo (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)
Akram La Kilo (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Aug 2020

Abstract

This study aims to determine the iron content of water wells in Dulalowo and Heledulaa, Gorontalo City. Ten well water samples were taken randomly from five different wells in each district. Water samples at each well consist of top, middle, and bottom water. Determination of iron level using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) at a wavelength of 248.33 nm. The results showed that the iron concentration of well water in Dulalowo was 0.030 (D1), 0.265 (D2), 0.224 (D3), 0.158 (D4), 0.149 ppm (D5). Meanwhile, iron levels in Heledulaa were 0.100 (H1), 0.039 (H2), 0.159 (H3), 0.198 (H4), and 0.235 ppm (H5). These results prove that the Fe content in the well water in the two districts is still fulfil the drinking water standard which is a maximum of 0.3 mg/L iron.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jjc

Publisher

Subject

Chemistry

Description

Jambura Journal of Chemistry is peer-reviewed and open access journal published by Chemistry Depertment, Faculty Mathematic and Natural Science. Jam.J.Chem that publishes original research articles, review articles, as well as short communication in all areas of chemistry including applied ...