Sungai Musi merupakan sungai terpanjang di Provinsi Sumatera Selatan dan memiliki peranan penting sebagai jalur utama perdagangan, sarana transportasi, serta sumber utama penyediaan air bagi penduduk. Sungai ini juga dimanfaatkan oleh berbagai aktivitas industri seperti industri pupuk urea, pabrik karet, industri batubara, serta oleh masyarakat yang bermukim di sepanjang alirannya, khususnya di…
Microplastic pollution in aquatic environments has become a global environmental issue that affects ecosystems and human health. This study aims to identify the physical characteristics of microplastics based on shape, size, and color in sediments and biota (fish) in the Musi River waters in Bailangu Village, Sekayu District, Musi Banyuasin Regency. Sampling was conducted using a purposive samp…
Methylene blue is a dye widely used in the textile industry due to its high photostability; however, its release into aquatic environments poses significant risks to aquatic organisms and human health. In this study, a Bentonite–Fe₃O₄/Graphene Oxide composite was synthesized for the degradation of methylene blue. The synthesis was carried out using ultrasonic-assisted and co-precipitation…
Heavy metal copper (Cu) in the sediment of Gasing River, Banyuasin, South Sumatra has been studied. The research aims to determine the distribution of copper (Cu) metal and determine the level of copper (Cu) metal pollution in sediments based on the geoaccumulation index. The research began with sediment sampling at six locations in the upstream to downstream of the Gasing River. Sediment sampl…
Mining activities are one of the business sectors that have an important role in utilizing the potential of natural resources, especially coal to support national economic development. However, mining activities such as open mining also have great potential to cause environmental damage and potentially disturb the water system around the mining area. Carp (Cyprinus carpio) is one type of freshw…
Muara Sungai Musi adalah kawasan perairan yang dimanfaatkan untuk berbagai aktivitas industri, seperti pertambangan, perkebunan, dan pertanian, serta aktivitas rumah tangga. Selain itu, muara ini juga menerima masukan dari aktivitas alami yang terjadi di sekitarnya. Ikan Gulamah (Otolithoides pama) merupakan jenis ikan yang banyak diminati masyarakat. Informasi mengenai kandungan logam berat pa…
This research discusses the impact of Juaro river water pollution and public awareness of river water pollution. The aim of this research is to determine the awareness of the people along the Juaro River regarding the impact of water pollution (study in Pulau Rimau 2 District, Banyuasin Regency). The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a descriptive research strategy. Data coll…