Spatial and temporal distribution of dissolved oxygen in the Ciliwung River, DKI Jakarta Province

Abstract

The Ciliwung River is one of the main streams that pass Jakarta. This river flows through the city’s center and passes many villages, highly inhabited homes, and slums, necessitating special attention to the Ciliwung River’s water quality. Because dissolved oxygen is essential for aquatic life, it is the most critical measure of freshwater quality. This study aimed to analyze the spatial and temporal distribution of dissolved oxygen in the Ciliwung River in DKI Jakarta Province. Water quality was monitored during the rainy (February and June 2021) and the dry seasons (August and September 2021). The study area comprised 18 observation sites along the Ciliwung River in DKI Jakarta. Spatially, in Central and North Jakarta, the dissolved oxygen content of the Ciliwung River is relatively low. Temporarily, the dissolved oxygen concentration was somewhat more significant during the rainy season, but statistical testing revealed no statistically significant difference between the rainy and dry seasons.