Tempe Wastewater Treatment Using Effective Microorganism (EM) Based on Kepok Banana Peel Waste

  • Dwi Yolanda Putri Program Studi Teknik Lingkungan Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya Jl. Dukuh Menanggal XII Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Indah Nurhayati Program Studi Teknik Lingkungan Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya Jl. Dukuh Menanggal XII Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Joko Sutrisno Program Studi Teknik Lingkungan Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya Jl. Dukuh Menanggal XII Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Al Kholif Program Studi Teknik Lingkungan Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya Jl. Dukuh Menanggal XII Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Sri Widyastuti Program Studi Teknik Lingkungan Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya Jl. Dukuh Menanggal XII Surabaya, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using Lactobacillus sp. bacteria as an Effective Microorganism (EM) solution derived from kepok banana peel waste to treat tempeh wastewater. The research was conducted using four reactors with varying EM concentrations (0%, 10%, 20%, and 30%) that were processed over 16 days. The results demonstrated a significant decrease in COD, BOD, and TSS levels. Reactor R4, containing 30% EM, reduced BOD by 78.01%, increased DO to 1.31 mg/L, and raised pH to 5.86. Reactor R3, with 20% EM, achieved the highest COD reduction of 78.13%. Additionally, Reactor R2, containing 10% EM, reduced TSS by 66.81%. This study indicates that EM derived from kepok banana peel waste can effectively degrade organic pollutants in tempeh wastewater, offering an environmentally friendly treatment method.

Published
2024-09-30
How to Cite
PUTRI, Dwi Yolanda et al. Tempe Wastewater Treatment Using Effective Microorganism (EM) Based on Kepok Banana Peel Waste. BERKALA SAINSTEK, [S.l.], v. 12, n. 3, p. 116-124, sep. 2024. ISSN 2339-0069. Available at: <https://jurnal.unej.ac.id/index.php/BST/article/view/46979>. Date accessed: 08 oct. 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.19184/bst.v12i3.46979.
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General