Analisis Kualitas Air Limbah Kelapa Sawit Berdasarkan Parameter Fisika dan Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) di Kabupaten Musi Banyuasin, Sumatera Selatan

Abstrak

This study evaluated the quality of palm oil wastewater based on physical parameters (color, odor, and visual appearance) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD). Wastewater samples were collected from a palm oil processing facility in Musi Banyuasin Regency, using a composite sampling technique over three consecutive working days. Physical assessment revealed dark, turbid, and foamy appearance. A pungent odor typical of palm oil processing waste (tangkos), and a thick oily layer—indicating that further treatment is still required. The COD concentration was measured at less than 5.086 mg/L, well below the regulatory limit of 350 mg/L (PermenLHK No. P.5/2021), indicating highly effective organic matter reduction exceeding 99%. These findings suggest that while the biochemical treatment system is highly effective, physical characteristics of the effluent require further improvement. Regular monitoring of comprehensive wastewater quality parameters and community participation in environmental oversight are essential for sustainable wastewater management.

Kata kunci

• COD
• Environmental Quality
• Physical Parameters
• composite sampling
• palm oil wastewater