THE EFFECT OF WASTEWATER OF BATIK INDUSTRY TO THE QUALITY OF DENGKENG RIVER

Abstract

Kebon Village, Bayat Sub-district is one of the village in Klaten Regency which can develop batik industry. In 2013, the number of batik industry in Kebon Village reached 160 units. However, this industry brings the negative impact of waste pollution and it affects many complex problems for the environment surrounding. The objectives of this research were: (1) Analyzing concentration of the parameter in batik wastewater, (2) Analyzing concentration of the parameter in Dengkeng River, (3) Evaluating productivity of Wastewater Treatment Plant, and (4) Knowing the level of public awareness in Kebon Village, Bayat Sub-district. This research used primary and secondary data. The primary data were obtained from laboratory analysis results while the secondary data were obtained from Kebon Village Office, Bayat Sub-district Office, and Local Development Planning Agency of Klaten Regency. Sample taking technique used for this research was Purposive sampling. The results of this research were that the batik’s waste-water parameter in Kebon Village had been polluted based on Regulation of the Province of Jawa TengahNo. 5 of 2012 on wastewater quality standards, while some Dengkeng River water were still in accordance with the River Water Quality Standards Class III of Government Regulation No. 82 of 2001 on Water Quality Management and Water Pollution Control. The batik’s societies also have awareness to the river environment based on questionnaire assessment.