WELL WATER QUALITY ASSESSED BASED ON WELL PHYSICAL CONDITION, DISTANCE, AND SEPTIC TANK CONSTRUCTION IN RANDUAGUNG VILLAGE, GRESIK

Abstract

Background Well water remains the primary source of clean water for communities, but it is vulnerable to contamination due to human activities and inadequate sanitation conditions. Object: This study aims to assess the physical quality of well water by examining the construction conditions of the wells and the distance between the wells and septic tank structures in Randuagung Village, Gresik District. Methods: The study employs a qualitative method, an observational approach with a cross-sectional design. Results: The physical parameters analyzed include temperature, odor, and total dissolved solids (TDS) levels. Of the 11 samples tested, all failed to meet the physical quality standards for clean water as per Ministry of Health Regulation No. 2 of 2023. All samples showed TDS levels above 300 mg/L, and two samples were detected to have an abnormal odor. Although some wells met the standards for well physical conditions, septic tank construction, and safe distance from the septic tank, water quality remained poor. Conclusion: These findings indicate that the decline in well water physical quality is not caused by a single factor but is the result of a combination of well physical conditions, distance from pollution sources, and surrounding environmental factors.