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Vol 8 No 2 (2023): December

Banana Peels as Natural Filters for Reducing River Water Turbidity
Kulit Pisang sebagai Filter Alami untuk Mengurangi Kekeruhan Air Sungai



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DOI
https://doi.org/10.21070/acopen.8.2023.4218
Published
December 28, 2023

Abstract

General Background: Access to clean water is essential, but many rural areas still rely on turbid and contaminated sources. Specific Background: River water in Cangkringturi, Prambon, Sidoarjo, is polluted with turbidity and Coliform bacteria. Knowledge Gap: Few studies have explored natural materials like banana peels for water purification. Aims: This study evaluates the use of kepok and green banana peels to reduce water turbidity and Coliform contamination. Results: Green banana peels reduced turbidity from 657 NTU to 25.9 NTU, and kepok peels to 68.6 NTU. The pH of water filtered by green banana peels was neutral (7.14), but neither peel type reduced Coliform levels (>1600 MPN/100ml). Novelty: The study offers new insights into natural filtration using banana peels. Implications: Banana peels show potential for turbidity reduction, but additional methods are needed to eliminate bacterial contamination.

Highlights:

  • Green banana peels significantly reduce water turbidity to nearly acceptable levels (25.9 NTU).
  • Neither banana peel type effectively reduces Coliform bacteria contamination (>1600 MPN/100ml).
  • Filtration with green banana peels produces neutral pH, while kepok banana peels make the water more acidic.

Keywords: River Water, Green Banana Peel, Kepok Banana Peel, Filtration, Coliform Bacteria

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