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The effectiveness of phytoremediation using water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) in liquid waste treatment

  • R. Hartono
  • , R. Tambun*
  • , H. Nasution
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of phytoremediation using water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) in domestic wastewater treatment at Kualanamu International Airport. Based on the hierarchy, Kualanamu International Airport has a hub type essential for transportation connectivity for domestic and international routes. Therefore Kualanamu International Airport is an airport that is very important not only in a short period but for a very long period, so handling the liquid waste problem needs to be done. In this study, improvement of waste treatment methods with phytoremediation with Pistia stratiotes with the addition of aeration, nutrients and time. Based on the result obtained, the longer the contact time and the increasing accumulation of aeration and nutrition can increase the effectiveness of phytoremediation in Pistia stratiotes. In this study, BOD, COD, Fe, Oil and Fat level will be decreased with the addition of the aeration variation of 3â L/min and the addition of 3â g of nutrients with a contact time of 48 hours, but for decrease Zn level optimum with the addition of 3â L/min aerations and the addition of 2â g of nutrition with a contact time of 48 hours and the optimum decrease ammonia level with the addition of contact time to 24 hours with 3â g of NPK fertilizer because some plants to die and settle in the water which causes excess ammonia.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication6th International Conference on Science and Technology, ICST 2021
Subtitle of host publicationChallenges and Opportunities for Innovation Research on Science Materials, and Technology in the Covid-19 Era
Editors Sugiman, Buan Anshari, Datu Buyung Agusdinata, Ali Sophian, Saprizal Hadisaputra
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735443358
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Mar 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event6th International Conference on Science and Technology: Challenges and Opportunities for Innovation Research on Science Materials, and Technology in the Covid-19 Era, ICST 2021 - Virtual, Online, Indonesia
Duration: 2 Nov 2021 → …

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2609
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Science and Technology: Challenges and Opportunities for Innovation Research on Science Materials, and Technology in the Covid-19 Era, ICST 2021
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityVirtual, Online
Period2/11/21 → …

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  3. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land

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