Water Quality Monitoring Of Subayang River And Environmental Education In Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling Wildlife Reserve

Abstract

Rivers have a very strategic role in human life and other living things. In general, the Subayang River is in a clean condition, showing a harmonious community life. In Rimbang Baling river has an important function in various aspects of life, ranging from bathing, washing, irrigation, tourist areas and major public transportation routes. Currently the Subayang rivers are facing various threats such as gold mining, land conversion and deforestation. This study aims to determine the condition of water quality in subayang river from time to time and provide knowledge to the community around the Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling Wildlife Reserve. This water quality observation is done once every month using physical parameters (temperature, conductivity and turbidity value) and chemical water (pH, DO water, salinity). This research was conducted in subayang river with three observation points from upstream, middle and downstream. Observational data showed that the quality of water in subayang is still in good condition. This is seen from the observation data that is still within the range of quality standards in accordance with Government Regulation No.82 of 2001. In addition, the resulting data is also submitted to the community and students who visit the Fresh Water Laboratory in order to maintain this condition and minimize pollution that can affect on the water quality of the river