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Correlation of Microplastic Size Distribution and Water Quality Parameters in the Upstream Brantas River

Researchers surveyed microplastic abundance and size distribution in the upstream Brantas River in Indonesia and analyzed correlations with water quality parameters, finding that smaller microplastic fragments were most prevalent and that microplastic levels related to several water quality indicators. The study contributes baseline data for managing plastic pollution in Indonesian river systems.

2023 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA 11 citations
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Assessment of Pollution Status in Brunei River Using Water Quality Indices, Brunei Darussalam

This paper is not about microplastics; it uses water quality indices and statistical analysis to assess pollution in the Brunei River from urban, agricultural, and industrial runoff.

2024 Water 2 citations
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Identifying the distribution and source of riverine plastic waste contamination: case study of Brantas River in Malang city

Researchers investigated microplastic concentrations and macroinvertebrate communities at three stations along the Brantas River in Malang City, Indonesia, integrating microplastic counts, SIGNAL-2 bioassessment scores, and household waste management surveys. The highest microplastic burden and lowest macroinvertebrate diversity occurred at the station where 80% of residents disposed of plastic waste directly into the river.

2024 Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies 1 citations
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Assessment of stream quality and health risks in Indonesian river systems: A social analysis and water quality index approach

Researchers assessed water quality in three Indonesian rivers used by local communities, finding microplastics — primarily polyethylene and polypropylene — alongside elevated levels of iron, lead, and manganese, with residents reporting rising rates of skin disease and diarrhea linked to polluted water use.

2025 Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering 3 citations
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Analysis of Microplastic Contamination on Water and Sediment in the Brantas Subwatershed of the Malang Area

This Indonesian study (published in Bahasa Indonesia) analyzed microplastic contamination in both water and sediment of the Brantas River sub-watershed in the Malang area, one of the most important river systems in East Java. Microplastics were found in both water and sediment samples across sampling locations, with fibers being a dominant form. The Brantas River supports millions of people for drinking water and irrigation, making evidence of microplastic contamination in this system a significant public health and environmental concern.

2025 Jurnal Perikanan Unram 1 citations
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Assessing land-use impacts on a 5th-order tropical river using multiple environmental indicators

Researchers combined multiple environmental indicators to assess the health of a tropical river system in Brazil affected by land-use change from agriculture and urbanization. Rivers in degraded landscapes also carry higher microplastic loads, and multi-indicator approaches provide a more complete picture of ecosystem health.

2021 Caderno de Geografia 1 citations
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Analysis of microplastic abundance in Brantas river, East Java

Researchers measured microplastic abundance at three stations along the Brantas River in East Java — upstream (Batu City), midstream (Nganjuk), and downstream (Sidoarjo) — finding concentrations ranging from 0.66 to 0.88 particles/L, with the highest levels downstream. Water quality parameters remained within Indonesian regulatory standards, but the findings highlight microplastic accumulation in a major drinking water source.

2024 AIP conference proceedings 1 citations
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Identification of Microplastics in Water and Fish in the Brantas River, Malang City

This study identified microplastics in both water and fish tissues in the Brantas River in Malang City, Indonesia, with FTIR analysis confirming multiple polymer types, establishing baseline contamination data for this densely populated watershed. The presence of microplastics in fish is a direct human health concern given that river fish are a common protein source for local communities.

2026 Jurnal Pembangunan dan Alam Lestari
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Identifikasi Mikroplastik Pada Air, Sedimen, dan Bivalvia di Hilir Sungai Brantas

This Indonesian study identified microplastics in water, sediment, and bivalves in the lower Brantas River. Plastic fragments and fibers were found across all sample types, raising food safety concerns since local communities consume shellfish from this waterway.

2023 Environmental Pollution Journal 2 citations
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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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Seasonal Variation Analysis of Microplastic Distribution in the Estuary of Brantas River

Microplastic abundance in the Brantas River estuary in Surabaya, Indonesia, varied with the seasons, rising during rainy periods when increased runoff carries more plastic debris from land into the waterway. Because Brantas River water is used for drinking water supply and irrigation, understanding seasonal peaks in microplastic loading is critical for managing exposure risks for both humans and agricultural ecosystems.

2024 BIO Web of Conferences 3 citations
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Assessment of Bango River Water Quality on Different Land Uses

Researchers assessed water quality in the Bango River in Indonesia across different land uses, finding that agricultural, residential, and industrial activities each contributed distinct pollution patterns affecting physicochemical parameters and overall river health.

2023 Jurnal Teknologi dan Rekayasa Sumber Daya Air 2 citations
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A Spatial Model of Microplastic Pollution Mitigation as an Effort to Preserve the Brantas River Ecosystem

This paper presented a spatial model of microplastic pollution mitigation strategies in an Indonesian coastal area, mapping pollution sources and evaluating the effectiveness of different intervention locations. The spatial approach identified high-priority intervention sites for protecting marine habitats.

2024 Environment and Ecology Research
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Correlation Analysis of Water Quality and Microplastic Identification in the North Coast Area of Situbondo

Researchers assessed water quality and identified microplastics in a river in North Kalimantan, Indonesia, finding correlations between water quality parameters and microplastic abundance and characterizing the dominant polymer types and morphologies present.

2025 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA
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Temporal Variation of Microplastic Abundances and Characteristics in Surface Water of Banger River of Pekalongan City, Indonesia

A time-series study of the Banger River in Pekalongan, Indonesia — an industrial batik textile hub — found microplastics throughout the river system with varying abundances across sampling periods. The findings confirm that textile industry discharge is a major source of river microplastic contamination, which ultimately flows into coastal waters and the food chain.

2023 Journal of Ecological Engineering 2 citations
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Characteristics and sources of microplastic pollution in the water and sediments of the Jinjiang River Basin

Researchers characterized microplastic pollution across surface water, groundwater, and sediments throughout the Jinjiang River Basin in China, tracing sources via principal component analysis and documenting contamination from inland areas to the estuary.

2022 China Geology 26 citations
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Spatial Dynamics of Microplastic Pollution in Water and Sediments of the Ciliwung River along with Conditions of Water Quality Field Parameters and Population Density

This study mapped the spatial distribution of microplastics in water and sediment across Indonesia's heavily populated Ciliwung River, finding significant contamination linked to population density and land use. The dominant types were fragments and fibers from textiles and synthetic materials, with concentrations varying along the river's length. The results underscore the threat that densely settled riverine systems pose as conduits of microplastic pollution into coastal and marine environments.

2023 Journal of Ecological Engineering 1 citations
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Assessing Temporal Changes in Microplastic Contamination in the Water and Sediment of Pekalongan Coastal Waters (2023–2024)

Researchers monitored microplastic contamination in water and sediment from Pekalongan's coastal waters (Indonesia) across 2023-2024, spanning four river mouths and one lagoon. Microplastic concentrations varied seasonally and spatially, with textile-industry effluents and tourism identified as major sources, highlighting the compounding of industrial and recreational pollution in this region.

2025 Environmental Quality Management
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Water Quality Degradation in the Deli River Watershed, North Sumatra: Impacts of Land Use and Pollution Sources

Researchers assessed water quality across 46 sampling points in the Deli River Watershed in North Sumatra, Indonesia, using pollution indices and spatial analysis to evaluate the impacts of urbanization and industrial discharge. Samples collected between June and July 2023 from upstream, middle, downstream, and tributary sites revealed spatial variation in water quality degradation driven by land use change and pollution sources.

2025 Jurnal Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Alam dan Lingkungan (Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Management)
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Microplastic Contamination in Yogyakarta's Rivers: Spatial Analysis and Factor Assessment to Identify Key Pollutants

This study used multiple linear regression and water quality monitoring data from eight rivers in Yogyakarta, Indonesia to identify which environmental factors — including microplastic content, pH, COD, and turbidity — significantly predict river water quality.

2025 International Journal of Marine Engineering Innovation and Research
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Spatial distribution of microplastic pollution and its relation to pollution index-based water quality status in Progo River, Indonesia

Researchers mapped microplastic distribution along Indonesia's heavily polluted Progo River, finding 75 to 436 plastic particles per cubic meter of water and showing that lower oxygen levels, higher organic pollution, and faster water flow all correlated with higher microplastic concentrations — evidence that plastic particles actively degrade river water quality.

2025 Emerging contaminants 3 citations
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Physico-Chemical and Biological Water Quality of Tuntang Estuary, Demak, Central Java as A Base for Sustainable River Management

This Indonesian study assessed the water quality and pollution status of the Tuntang River estuary in Central Java across wet and dry seasons, finding pollution from multiple sources. While not focused on microplastics specifically, degraded river and estuary water quality typically includes plastic pollution that accumulates in these transition zones.

2023 Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia 1 citations
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Pengaruh Perilaku dan Kondisi Permukiman Masyarakat Terhadap Kualitas Air di Sungai Jangkok, Kota Mataram

This Indonesian study examines how population density and household waste disposal habits affect water quality in the Jangkok River, finding domestic waste from densely populated areas is the main pollution source. Poor waste management including plastic disposal directly into rivers is a primary driver of microplastic contamination in Southeast Asian waterways.

2023 JURNAL KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN INDONESIA 2 citations
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Assessment of Small-Scale Microplastics Abundance and Characterization in Urban River: A Case Study in Metro River, Indonesia

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in the Metro River in Indonesia, finding that abundance and characteristics varied by land use type, with urban areas showing higher concentrations of fragments and fibers in this rapidly developing region.

2023 Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences 9 citations