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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to River pollution and human health risks: Assessment in the locality areas proximity of Bengawan Solo river, Surakarta, Indonesia
ClearImpact 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.
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.
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.
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.
Analisis Jenis dan Kelimpahan Mikroplastik serta Pencemaran Logam Berat pada Hulu Sungai Bengawan Solo
Researchers measured microplastic types and abundance along with heavy metal concentrations in the upper section of the Bengawan Solo River in Indonesia, finding both contaminants present across sampling sites. The co-occurrence of microplastics and heavy metals in this nationally important river raises concerns for water quality and aquatic life.
Analisis Kelimpahan Mikroplastik pada Air Sungai Bengawan Solo Wilayah Kelurahan Pucangsawit Kota Surakarta, Jawa Tengah
Researchers analyzed water samples from the Bengawan Solo River in Surakarta, Indonesia, and found 199 microplastic particles with an average abundance of 19.9 particles per liter. Fiber-type microplastics were the most common form detected, though fragments, films, pellets, and foam were also observed. The findings confirm that this major river system is contaminated with microplastics, likely from surrounding human activities.
The role of the community in conservation of the Bengawan Solo River - Indonesia to anticipate the impact of climate change
This Indonesian study assessed the role of local communities in conserving the Bengawan Solo River, focusing on participatory conservation programs designed to mitigate climate change impacts on river water quality. Community-based monitoring and cleanup initiatives improved waste management practices, though microplastic and agricultural runoff remained persistent challenges.
Source of Microplastic Pollution Within Human Stool in the Surabaya River Basin Area
Researchers examined microplastic content in human stool samples from ten individuals living in the Surabaya River basin area of East Java, Indonesia, to identify pollution sources from daily activities. The study found microplastics present in human fecal samples and traced probable contamination pathways linked to the heavily polluted Surabaya River, a tributary of the Brantas River serving as Surabaya city's raw water source.
Potential Utilization Analysis of River Waste in Jakarta, Indonesia
This study analyzed the composition and potential recyclability of river waste in Jakarta, Indonesia, where poor waste management leads to significant plastic debris entering waterways. Better waste sorting and utilization strategies could reduce the amount of plastic that breaks down into microplastics in urban rivers.
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.
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.
A flowing crisis and its human toll: Addressing environmental challenges in contaminated river systems
This paper examines the environmental challenges facing the Citarum River in West Java, Indonesia, which supplies water to over 30 million people but is heavily contaminated by industrial effluents, domestic waste, microplastics, and agricultural runoff. Water quality measurements across the 300 km river showed significant variation in key indicators, underscoring the human health toll of sustained industrial and domestic pollution.
The impact of improper solid waste management to plastic pollution in Indonesian coast and marine environment
Indonesia's plastic pollution problem in coastal and marine environments is largely driven by improper solid waste management on land, with rivers carrying significant plastic loads to the sea. The study emphasizes that improving terrestrial waste collection and disposal infrastructure is essential for reducing Indonesia's substantial contribution to ocean plastic pollution.
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.
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.
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.
Impact Pollution Microplastics in Rivers in Indonesia
This Indonesian review examines the problem of microplastic pollution in rivers across Indonesia, describing the sources, distribution, and environmental impacts of plastic debris in river ecosystems. Plastic waste from poorly managed urban and rural areas enters rivers and fragments into microplastics that accumulate throughout the water column and sediments. The findings underscore the urgent need for improved waste management infrastructure across Indonesian communities.
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.
Microplastic distribution in surface water and sediment river around slum and industrial area (case study: Ciwalengke River, Majalaya district, Indonesia)
Microplastics were surveyed in surface water and sediments of the Ciwalengke River in Indonesia across slum and industrial areas, finding average concentrations of 5.85 particles/L in water and 138 items/kg in sediment with fibers as the dominant form. The study is the first to examine microplastic contamination in a slum-dominated Indonesian river environment, documenting high concentrations linked to informal waste disposal.
Assessment of Microplastic Pollution in Surface Water within a Densely Populated Area of the Kranji River Basin in Purwokerto, Indonesia
Researchers assessed microplastic pollution in the surface water of the Kranji River Basin in Purwokerto, Indonesia, a densely populated urban area, characterising particle abundance, morphology, colour, and polymer type. The study documented widespread microplastic contamination and identified key sources associated with urban population density, waste management practices, and proximity to human settlements.
Mapping mismanaged plastic waste in Indonesia: subdistrict-level analysis through material flow from sources to the environment
Researchers found that Indonesia produces over 9 million tons of plastic waste each year, with more than 1 million tons ending up directly in rivers, drains, and illegally dumped on land. This mismanaged plastic waste breaks down into tiny particles called microplastics that can contaminate drinking water and food sources, potentially affecting human health. The study helps identify pollution hotspots where better waste management could reduce plastic entering the environment and our bodies.
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.
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.
The abundance of microplastics in Siak tributary sediments in the watershed area, Pekanbaru City, Riau (Case Study Sago River)
This study quantified microplastics in sediments of the Sago River, a tributary of the Siak River in Indonesia, finding elevated concentrations linked to dense human activities in the catchment. The results highlight tributaries as important entry points for microplastics into larger river systems.