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Abstract
The pollution of Plumbum heavy metal in water is an environmental concern. Plumbum (Pb) can be found in water naturally and due to human activities. This study aimed to analyze Plumbum heavy metal’s content in the waters of Batu Jaya village in Southeast Sulawesi. The research method employed was descriptive, and the samples were tested for Plumbum heavy metal content using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The study revealed that several stations (ST) exceeded the threshold, including ST 2 with 0.0217 mg/l, ST 3 with 0.0220 mg/l, ST 5 with 0.0182 mg/l, ST 6 with 0.0141 mg/l, and ST 10 with 0.0312 mg/l. On the other hand, other stations, namely ST 1, 4, 7, 8, and 9, remained within acceptable limits. Consequently, Plumbum heavy metal is present in the waters of Batu Jaya village, South Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. The pollution originates from human activities in the vicinity of the port and from ship traffic passing through the area.
水中重金属铅的污染是一个令人关注的环境问题。铅可以在水中自然存在,也可以由于人类活动而存在。本研究旨在分析苏拉威西岛东南部Batu Jaya村水域重金属铅的含量。采用描述性研究方法,用原子吸收分光光度法测定样品中重金属铅的含量。研究发现,多个监测站(ST)超过阈值,其中ST 2为0.0217 mg/l, ST 3为0.0220 mg/l, ST 5为0.0182 mg/l, ST 6为0.0141 mg/l, ST 10为0.0312 mg/l。另一方面,其他台站,即ST 1、4、7、8和9仍然在可接受的范围内。因此,铅重金属存在于Batu Jaya村的水域,南科纳威摄政,东南苏拉威西省,印度尼西亚。污染来自港口附近的人类活动和通过该地区的船舶交通。
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