Title: The Effectiveness of Musa paradisiaca l. Peel Carbon Thickness as a Filtering Media for Decreasing the Levels of Iron (fe) in Ground Water
Authors: Atang Saputra, Aris Budianto, Dea Fadila Tinura
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i5.22
Abstract
Background: Provision of clean water can be obtained from various sources, whether groundwater or surface water. Groundwater often contains high levels of iron (Fe). Many residents are forced to use water, which in terms of quality does not meet the requirements, one of which is the chemical requirements in the form of high content of iron (Fe) which can cause diarrhea, anemia, kidney damage which ends in death.
This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using banana peel of Musa paradisiaca L. as a filtration medium for decreasing iron content in groundwater.
Methods: This research is experimental to determine the effectiveness of thickness of Musa paradisiaca L. banana peel activated carbon in reducing iron (Fe) levels in groundwater. This research was conducted at the Jakarta Health Ministry Polytechnic Workshop. Samples used + 120 liters originated from electric pump wells treated by using Musa paradisiaca L. banana peel activated carbon filter with variations in the thickness of 0 cm as control / without activated carbon of Musa paradisiaca L. banana peel, 30 cm, 45 cm, 60 cm, and 75 cm with 2 liters per minute flow discharge. Then five treatments were carried out with three repetitions in each treatment.
Result: Research results revealed that iron (Fe) content before processing by filtration method using Musa paradisiaca L. banana peel carbon media was 2.8 cm / L. Iron (Fe) levels allowed for clean water quality requirements according to the Minister of Health Regulation No. 32 of 2017 was 1.0 mg / L. The result indicated the content of water had exceeded the standard.
Conclusion: Of the five treatments, the most effective in reducing iron (Fe) is at a thickness of 30 cm because with a small thickness (low) it has been able to reduce the below average levels of maximum permissible.
Keyword: Clean water, effectiveness, filtration, Musa paradisiaca L. banana peel
