Level of effectiveness of pond wastewater treatment installations with remediation bacteria in Cipatujah

Abstract

The coastal area in the Cipatujah District has the potential for intensive pond development. However, the development of intensive ponds in the Cipatujah District still needs to be higher. One of the reasons is farmers’ lack of knowledge regarding the system and benefits of intensive ponds, so many ponds still use simple wastewater treatment plants. The impact is a decrease in the quality of the environment around the pond. This study aimed to analyze the effect of bacteria providing remediation on pond effluent on the quality of wastewater and the effectiveness of pond wastewater treatment plants. This research was conducted in three ponds at Cipatujah District, Tasikmalaya Regency, from October 2022 to January 2023. Wastewater samples were taken after harvesting, while siphon water samples were taken every two days since DOC 30. Water samples were analyzed at the Testing Services Laboratory and Certification of IPB, Bogor. Research results show that TSS, BOD, and NH3 content in pond waste decreased by 40 to 70% when the wastewater was treated with remediation bacteria in the form of Aquapro IPB-Microbac+ and when it was retained for five days. The reduction in the organic matter content of pond effluents has increased the quality of the environment around the ponds by 70 to 80%. The conclusion shows that the pond wastewater treatment plant is effective in treating wastewater as the organic waste content of the ponds discharged into the coastal environment decreases.