Local Perception and Behavior in Domestic Waste Management and Water Quality of The Brantas River, Dinoyo Ward

Authors

  • Wresti L. Anggayasti Microbial Resources and Biotechnology Research Group, Graduate School University of Brawijaya , Malang, Indonesia
  • Ilham Misbakudin Al Zamzami Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Zulkisam Pramudia
  • Yogita Ayu Dwi Susanti Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Khibar Syiar Moehammad Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Siti Mariyah Ulfa Microbial Resources and Biotechnology Research Group, Graduate School University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Anton Efani Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Maharani Pertiwi Koentjoro Microbial Resources and Biotechnology Research Group, Graduate School University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Abd Aziz Amin Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Adi Tiya Yanuar Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Lutfi Ni’matus Salamah Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Ridwan Danuarta Galisong Graduate School University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Lisa Aulia Graduate School University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
  • Andi Kurniawan Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21776/ub.jpal.2024.015.02.04

Abstract

Waste management by society not only reflects individual responsibility but also plays a crucial role in environmental sustainability and community welfare. This research aimed to understand society’s perception and behavior regarding domestic waste and its surrounding waters. Understanding societal behavior is the key to sustainable environmental management. Direct inquiry was conducted to the sample population of 25 respondents who represented various age, education, and cultural groups in the densely populated residential area surrounding the Brantas River in Dinoyo Ward. Field observations were done to take water quality parameters and monitor the residents’ behavior regarding waste management. The results indicated that 76% of respondents know the impact of river pollution, although most did not contribute actively to reducing their domestic waste volume. About 44% of respondents never saw anyone littering the river, which may be due to the regular waste pick-up system. This was supported by water quality parameters that did not demonstrate any sign of pollution, although high turbidity was indicated. Comprehension of the results of this study is hoped to inspire the ideas of solid intervention plans to increase awareness and decrease the negative impact of domestic waste on the Brantas River in Dinoyo Ward.

Keywords: society perception and behavior, domestic waste management, aquatic environment, Brantas River

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Published

2024-08-29

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Vol. 15 No. 2 (2024): Jurnal Pembangunan dan Alam Lestari

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Copyright (c) 2024 Wresti L. Anggayasti, Ilham Misbakudin Al Zamzami, Zulkisam Pramudia, Yogita Ayu Dwi Susanti, Khibar Syiar Moehammad, Siti Mariyah Ulfa, Anton Efani, Maharani Pertiwi Koentjoro, Abd Aziz Amin, Adi Tiya Yanuar, Lutfi Ni’matus Salamah, Ridwan Danuarta Galisong, Lisa Aulia, Andi Kurniawan

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