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Microplastic Abundance and Characteristics in the Bango River, Malang, Indonesia, Based on Land Use Patterns

Researchers quantified microplastic abundance and characterized particle types in the Bango River in Malang, Indonesia, finding significant contamination dominated by fragments and fibers linked to urban and agricultural sources.

2024 Environmental Engineering Science 4 citations
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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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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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Effect of Anthropogenic Type and Depth on Microplastic Abundance in Mahakam River Water, Samarinda City

This Indonesian study measured microplastic concentrations in water from the Mahakam River at different depths and near different land use types in Samarinda city. The results showed higher plastic levels near urban and agricultural areas, providing data on plastic pollution in a major Borneo river that local communities depend on.

2023 Trends in Sciences 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
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Relative contributions of different local sources to riverborne microplastic in a mixed landuse area within a tropical catchment

Researchers quantified the relative contributions of different land-use sources to riverborne microplastics in a tropical catchment, providing data to help prioritize pollution reduction measures for protecting human and ecological health.

2022 Environmental Research 23 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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Water Pollution of Some Major Riversin Indonesia: The Status, Institution, Regulation,and Recommendation for Its Mitigation

This review examines water pollution in four major Indonesian rivers, analyzing the status of contamination, institutional frameworks, and regulatory responses. Researchers found that rapid population growth and industrialization have left only 73% of Indonesians with access to safe water, with heavy metals, organic pollutants, and plastic waste among the key contaminants. The study recommends integrated approaches combining stronger enforcement, community engagement, and improved waste management to mitigate river pollution.

2024 Polish Journal of Environmental Studies 14 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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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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River pollution and human health risks: Assessment in the locality areas proximity of Bengawan Solo river, Surakarta, Indonesia

Researchers assessed river pollution and human health risks near the Bengawan Solo River in Surakarta, Indonesia, finding that improper solid waste disposal by riverside communities degrades water quality and creates significant sanitation and health hazards for local populations.

2021 Indonesian Journal of Environmental Management and Sustainability 8 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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Microplastic pollution in sophisticated urban river systems: Combined influence of land-use types and physicochemical characteristics

This study assessed microplastic pollution across an urban river network in China, finding that land-use type and water physicochemical properties jointly influence microplastic distribution, with industrial and residential areas contributing highest loads.

2021 Environmental Pollution 50 citations
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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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The effects of land use types on microplastics in river water: A case study on the mainstream of the Wei River, China

Researchers studied how different land use types along China's Wei River, a major tributary of the Yellow River, influence microplastic concentrations in the water. The study found that urban and agricultural areas contributed more microplastics than other land use types, with seasonal variations also playing a role, highlighting how human activities directly shape plastic pollution patterns in river systems.

2024 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 31 citations
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Influences of anthropogenic activities on water quality in the Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City

Researchers assessed water quality across agricultural, industrial, residential, and less-impacted zones of the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City, measuring physicochemical parameters, nutrients, heavy metals, and antibiotic residues across rainy and dry seasons. Higher turbidity and BOD5 levels were observed in the rainy season, highlighting the influence of land use and seasonal variation on river water quality.

2022 Journal of Water and Health 37 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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Analysis of Water Quality Pollution Index Asahan river in Tanjungbalai City

This study analyzed water quality in the Asahan River in Indonesia, documenting pollution from agriculture, industry, and urban activities that has reduced water quality. This is a water quality monitoring study; while not focused on microplastics, plastic pollution contributes to the broader water quality problems described.

2023 DEPIK 1 citations
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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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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Macroplastic and microplastic contamination assessment of a tropical river (Saigon River, Vietnam) transversed by a developing megacity

Researchers assessed macroplastic and microplastic contamination in a tropical river in Vietnam, finding elevated pollution levels linked to urban and agricultural land use along the waterway.

2018 Environmental Pollution 517 citations
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Microplastics in the Water of Batang Anai Estuary, Padang Pariaman Regency, Indonesia: Assessing Effects on Riverine Plastic Load in the Marine Environment

Researchers surveyed microplastic pollution in the Batang Anai River estuary in Indonesia, analyzing water samples from three locations. They found microplastics at all sampling points, with fibers being the dominant shape and particles mostly in the smaller size ranges. The study highlights how rivers act as pathways carrying land-based plastic pollution into the marine environment.

2024 Environment and Natural Resources Journal 8 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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Analisis Status Mutu Air Sungai Kasin Kecamatan Sukun Kota Malang Menggunakan Metode Indeks Pencemaran (IP)

Researchers analyzed the water quality of the Kasin River in Malang City, East Java, Indonesia, at six sampling points spaced 500 meters apart along the river's middle section using the Pollution Index (IP) method. Physical and chemical parameters including pH, total dissolved solids, temperature, and dissolved oxygen were measured to assess the impact of surrounding residential and agricultural land use on river water quality.

2025 Jurnal Teknologi dan Rekayasa Sumber Daya Air