Article
Evaluation of Basic Sanitation in Coastal Community Settlements in Tanjung Pinang Village, Kusambi District, West Muna Regency
Nusantara Engineering and Environment Journal, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026), hlm. 23–30
Abstrak
The coastal area of Tanjung Pinang Village, Kusambi District, West Muna Regency, still faces serious environmental sanitation problems due to inadequate sanitation facilities and improper waste disposal practices. This study aimed to evaluate environmental sanitation conditions using four main indicators: family latrines, wastewater disposal systems, access to clean water, and household waste management. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach with univariate analysis. Data were collected through field observations, questionnaires, and documentation involving 73 households selected using proportional random sampling. The results showed that all respondents (100%) lacked proper sanitary latrines, and most households still practiced the direct disposal of domestic waste and human excreta into the sea. In addition, no proper household waste management facilities were available, causing residents to dispose of solid waste directly into coastal waters. Although clean water was available through the village water supply system, its distribution was frequently interrupted due to operational constraints. These findings indicate that environmental sanitation conditions in the coastal settlement of Tanjung Pinang Village remain poor and do not meet basic sanitation standards. Therefore, integrated efforts involving the community and local government are necessary to improve sanitation infrastructure, increase public awareness, and reduce environmental pollution and health risks in coastal areas.