Pendugaan Tinggi Muka Air Tanah Pada Lahan Gambut Dengan Menggunakan Sensor Submersible

Putra, Erianto Indra
Syakbandani, Muhammad Uqbah El
Pramono, Sigit
Saad, Asmadi

Jurnal Silvikultur Tropika (JST)
Vol 15 No 01 (2024): Journal of Tropical Silviculture

Peatland fires pose a significant challenge in peatland management, with declining groundwater levels being a contributing factor. Real-time monitoring of groundwater levels (GWL) is essential to address this issue effectively. This study examines GWL data collected from submersible sensors and manual readings in peatlands of Tangkit Baru and Pematang Rahim villages, Jambi Province. Results reveal an increase in GWL in Tangkit Baru coinciding with rising precipitation, while Pematang Rahim experiences a contrasting decrease despite heavy rainfall. Statistical analysis, specifically t-tests, indicates no significant difference (p > 0.05) between the two measurement methods. However, slight discrepancies (0.1-1 cm) between submersible sensor and manual measurements underscore the importance of sensor maintenance for accurate GWL assessment. Keywords: Peatlands, sensors, groundwater level