Analysis of The Relationship Between Community Behavior on Physical-Chemical Conditions of Waters in The Waterways of Debegan Village

Abstract

People’s behavior correlates with the quality of water in rivers such as activities household, agriculture, and unprocessed industry. In Debegan Village, the condition of the waterways can be seen invisibly and there is a decrease in water quality in the waterways. This study aims to determine the value of water’s physical and chemical character from waterways in Debegan Village, which is then connected with community behavior regarding their anthropogenic activities. The research method used in this study is a combination of descriptive quality and quantitative analysis methods. Analysis of water quality status Referring to the Decree of the Minister of Environment Number 115 of 2003 concerning Determination of Water Quality Status, one of the methods used to determine the level of pollution relative to several parameters of water quality is the Pollution Index (PI). The results of the analysis showed that the waterways in Debegan Village were proven to be lightly polluted with mildly polluted status. the values of temperature, turbidity, pH, DO, and salinity showed a number that not accordance the quality threshold, there was a linkages between existing pollution and community behavior, especially in aspects of actions against the background of tofu industry activities. The problem suggestion of this condition is to develop a community-based concept that emphasizes public participation, community education, and sustainability.