Since the presence of a simple but full of benefits, the Installation of Wastewater Treatment (IPAL). The results of the innovation of 15 students SURABAYA STATE UNIVERSITY (UNESA) who are carrying out the thematic real work lecture (KKN-T) in 2025. Designing WWTP that is able to clear household wastewater into clean water that is suitable for watering plants, cleaning up the environment, to support the cultivation of citizens' catfish. Presenting innovations to support the use of water efficiently, especially for agriculture and plant care, "explained the Japanese Language Education Study Program student.
Iqbal explained that the process of water filtration in WWTP consisted of three stages, namely physical, chemical and biological filtering. Wastewater taken from the gutters first defined using a pump, then filtered using zeolite stones and coconut fiber to remove dirt particles.
After that, the water is chemically processed using charcoal and pumice to neutralize pH and color. In the final stages, water through biological processes with bioball media and ginger corals to eliminate odors
"It takes about six hours during the initial installation to produce clean water, and only two hours when the system is active," he explained. This WWTP is not without challenges. Iqbal revealed that his team had experienced various obstacles, such as the leak of the bucket tap to the problem of electrical installation.
But their enthusiasm did not recede. Thanks to the full support of residents, ranging from providing places, equipment, to consumption, becomes positive energy that unites their steps.
"becomes a new experience for us. Our enthusiasm is very high because it also has full support from residents," recalled Iqbal. watering plants and cleaning the environment, so it is more efficient in PDAM water, "he said.
Furthermore, he revealed the existence of WWTP helped encourage the increasing awareness of citizens towards environmental cleanliness. Residents become more active in watering plants and maintaining surrounding cleanliness because now access to clean water is easier. []
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Reporter: Mochammad Ja'far Sodiq (FIP)
Editor: @zam*
Photo: KKN Team Unesa
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