IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, vol: 116,1 (2018)
Preliminary Study Contamination of Organochlorine Pesticide (Heptachlor) and Heavy Metal (Arsenic) in Shallow Groundwater Aquifer of Semarang Coastal Areas
Rochaddi B., Suryono C.A., Atmodjo W., Satriadi A.
Abstract
The present study was conducted to assess the level of pesticide and heavy metal contamination in shallow aquifer of Semarang coastal areas. Results indicated that Heptachlor and Arsenic were detected in the water samples in the range 0.023-0.055 ?g L-1 and 0,03-1,63 ?g L-1, respectively. Compared to the standard limits of the organochlorine contents in the water sample by World Health Organization (WHO) limits and Indonesian Drinking and Domestic Water Quality Standard for Ground Water (IWQS), groundwater of Semarang Coastal Areas was contaminated with pesticide and heavy metal. This study has proven the presence of organochlorine and heavy metal contamination of some shallow aquifer supplies in the coastal areas of Semarang. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Keyword: Heavy Metal; Pesticide; Shallow Aquifer