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Identifikasi Mikroplastik pada Air Sungai Akibat Limbah Pabrik Daur Ulang Plastik di Sidoarjo dan Mojokerto

This Indonesian study identified microplastic contamination in river water near plastic recycling factories in Sidoarjo and Mojokerto. The findings show that plastic recycling facilities can themselves be sources of microplastic pollution, releasing particles into nearby waterways during processing.

2023 Environmental Pollution Journal
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Quantification of microplastics in wastewater systems of German industrial parks and their wastewater treatment plants

Researchers provided one of the first assessments of microplastic occurrence in German industrial park wastewater systems, quantifying microplastic distribution across production plant effluents and treatment plant stages to understand industrial contributions to aquatic pollution.

2023 The Science of The Total Environment 49 citations
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Identification and Abundance of Microplastic Species in Three Final Processing Sites in Lampung Province

Researchers identified and quantified microplastic species in three final processing stages of a food production or water treatment facility, characterizing particle morphologies and polymer types present in processed outputs to assess contamination levels at the point of consumer exposure.

2025 Riwayat Educational Journal of History and Humanities
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Spatial Incidence and Characteristics of Microplastics Around Industrial Zones (Case Study: Surabaya Industrial Estate Rungkut, Indonesia)

A survey of 19 surface water sites in an industrial estate in Surabaya, Indonesia found microplastics increasing steadily from upstream to downstream, reaching up to 548 particles per liter near the outlet. Most particles were small fragments of polypropylene and polyethylene, and cluster analysis identified the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and plastics industries as the biggest contributors. The study adds to evidence that industrial zones are major point sources of microplastic contamination in rivers.

2024 Jurnal Teknik Pengairan 2 citations
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Exploring the Impact of River Pollution on Environmental Health in Central Java - Indonesia: A Narrative Literature Review and Sustainable Management Strategies

This narrative review synthesizes research on river pollution impacts in Central Java, Indonesia, identifying domestic waste, agricultural runoff, and industrial discharge — including microplastics — as primary drivers of water quality degradation and health risks.

2025 PROMOTOR
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Identifikasi Mikroplastik Sampel Sedimen di Outlet Limbah Pabrik Daur Ulang Plastik Sidoarjo dan Mojokerto

This companion Indonesian study found microplastic contamination in river sediments near plastic recycling factory discharge points in Sidoarjo and Mojokerto. The results suggest that even well-intentioned plastic recycling operations can release microplastics into the environment without proper waste controls.

2023 Environmental Pollution Journal
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Disaster from water pollution in Indonesia: Unsustainable human interaction with the environment and its social impacts

Researchers reviewed water pollution sources and impacts in Indonesia, particularly the Muara Teluk Jakarta area, using secondary data from environmental agency reports and published literature. Organic, inorganic, and microplastic pollution from rapid population growth and inadequate waste management were identified as primary threats to water quality and public health.

2025 ASEAN Natural Disaster Mitigation and Education Journal
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Water Pollution Index and Microplastic Ecological Risk in The North Coastal Area of Situbondo

Researchers assessed water quality and microplastic ecological risk across 15 locations along the northern coast of Situbondo, Indonesia, and found mild water pollution throughout the study area. Microplastics were found at all sampling sites, with industrial-adjacent areas and estuaries showing higher ecological risk than natural river locations. The study provides baseline data on the extent of microplastic contamination in an Indonesian coastal region and highlights the need for monitoring near industrial zones.

2025 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA 2 citations
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Identification of Microplastics in the Upper Cimanuk Watershed and Waste Management Analysis in Garut Regency, Indonesia

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in the Upper Cimanuk Watershed in Garut Regency, Indonesia, examining water samples and local waste management practices. Microplastics were found throughout the watershed, with the highest concentrations linked to areas with greater human activity and inadequate waste management. The study suggests that improving waste collection and disposal in the region could help reduce microplastic inputs to this important river system.

2026 Industrial and Domestic Waste Management
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Impact of a municipal solid waste processing facility on microplastic pollution in Indonesia’s waterways

Researchers quantified and characterized riverine microplastic pollution in the Jangli River in Semarang City, Indonesia, and assessed the contribution of a nearby Municipal Solid Waste Temporary Processing Site (TPS) to MP contamination through water sampling and field observation. The study documents how proximity to solid waste facilities elevates microplastic concentrations in urban waterways.

2024 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science
Systematic Review Tier 1

Water pollution and sanitation in Indonesia: a review on water quality, health and environmental impacts, management, and future challenges

Many water sources across Indonesia are contaminated with heavy metals, microplastics, pesticides, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and existing treatment plants fail to fully remove them. Inadequate sanitation has been linked to maternal health complications, childhood stunting, and increased diarrheal disease incidence.

2024 Environmental Science and Pollution Research 14 citations
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Assessment of microplastic abundance in Central Java coastal waters: a study of Sendang Sikucing, Karangjahe, and Caruban Beaches

Microplastic surveys at three Central Java coastal beaches in Indonesia found particles in all water samples, with concentrations varying by location and driven by proximity to industrial, tourist, and fishing activities. Fragments, fibers, and films were all detected, and concentrations at one beach exceeded safety thresholds, pointing to localized pollution hotspots that warrant regulatory attention.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 1 citations
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The impact of environmental management on the growth of the bottled water industry in Indonesia (Case study: sales of disposable gallons)

This study investigated how environmental management practices affect plastic waste generation and microplastic pollution associated with agricultural and industrial operations. The findings suggest that stronger environmental governance leads to measurable reductions in plastic waste entering natural systems.

2024 Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic and Practice Studies 1 citations
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Extraction and Characterization of Microplastics from Portuguese Industrial Effluents

Researchers characterized microplastic contamination in effluents from multiple Portuguese industrial sectors, finding that various well-established industries contribute to microplastic release into wastewater and pose risks of contaminating aquifers.

2022 Polymers 22 citations
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Analisis Sistem Instalasi Pengolahan Air Limbah (IPAL) di Industri Otomotif: Studi Literatur

This literature review analyzes the wastewater treatment system at an Indonesian automotive manufacturing plant, finding that effluent meets national quality standards (Ministry of Environment Regulation No.5/2014), though Chemical Oxygen Demand and Biological Oxygen Demand fall in the secondary category. The study identifies gaps in microplastic control within the treatment system, noting contamination from polypropylene, LDPE, PET, and glass fiber debris generated during production.

2025 Empiricism Journal
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Microplastics in industrial wastewater treatment plant: Quantification, identification and ecological risk assessment

Researchers quantified microplastics in an industrial wastewater treatment plant in Thailand across wet and dry seasons, finding the highest concentrations after the aeration treatment stage. The study demonstrates that industrial wastewater treatment is an important but undermonitored pathway for microplastics entering aquatic environments.

2020
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Identifikasi Kelimpahan Dan Karakteristik Fisik Mikroplastik Pada Lahan Sawah Di Sekitar Tempat Pemrosesan Akhir Sampah Jalupang Kabupaten Karawang

This Indonesian study identified microplastic abundance and physical characteristics (shape, color, size) in paddy field soils near the Jalupang final waste processing site in Karawang Regency, finding 266–746 microplastic particles per kilogram of sediment with fibers and fragments predominating.

2025 Journal of Authentic Research
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Existence of Microplastics in Indonesia’s Surface Water: A Review

This review summarizes evidence of microplastic contamination in surface waters across Indonesia, finding widespread pollution in rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. The study underscores the urgency of improved plastic waste management in a country with one of the world's largest contributions to ocean plastic pollution.

2021 International Journal of Integrated Engineering 5 citations
Review Tier 2

Microplastic Pollution in Waters and its Impact on Health and Environment in Indonesia: A Review

This review assessed microplastic pollution in Indonesian waters, documenting widespread contamination across rivers, coastal areas, and marine environments, and discussing the health and ecological impacts for the world's second-largest plastic waste contributor.

2021 Journal of Public Health for Tropical and Coastal Region 29 citations
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Petrochemical industry as a source for microplastics; abundance and characteristics of pollution in soil, sewage, and bay

This is the first study to track microplastic pollution from a petrochemical industrial site through its soil, wastewater, and into the nearby bay. Soil near the production facilities contained up to 4,620 microplastic particles per kilogram, and significant amounts passed through wastewater treatment into open waters. The research shows that plastic manufacturing facilities are a direct and substantial source of microplastic contamination in the environment.

2024 Results in Engineering 10 citations
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Microplastics Identification in Plastic Recycling Facility: Removal Efficiencies of the Treatment Plants and Its Potential Release to the Environment

A plastic recycling facility in Indonesia was found to release significant quantities of microplastics into its wastewater, with nearly 500 particles per liter entering the treatment system and smaller fragments persisting even after treatment. The findings highlight that recycling operations — often considered part of the solution to plastic waste — can themselves be a meaningful source of microplastic pollution in local waterways.

2024 Journal of Ecological Engineering 2 citations
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Microplastic Pollution in Indonesia: The Contribution of Human Activity to the Abundance of Microplastics

This systematic review of Indonesian microplastic research found that coastal and marine sediments have the highest microplastic abundances, driven by widespread use of cheap single-use plastics and poor waste management across urban and rural areas.

2023 E3S Web of Conferences 1 citations
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Potential contamination of microplastic from plastic recycling enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Researchers found that plastic recycling plants in Ho Chi Minh City release significant concentrations of microplastics through their wastewater and sludge, with thousands of particles per liter in effluent, identifying recycling facilities as an underrecognized continuous source of microplastic pollution.

2023 Human and Ecological Risk Assessment An International Journal 9 citations
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Review of Microplastic Pollution in Indonesian Waters

This review documents the extent of microplastic pollution across Indonesian waters, including rivers, coastal areas, and the seafloor, and discusses its sources and environmental impacts. Indonesia is one of the world's largest plastic waste producers, making understanding the domestic microplastic problem critical for regional marine health.

2023 Science and Environmental Journal for Postgraduate 2 citations