ASJo: Aceh Sanitation Journal

Behavior of Rice Farmers in the Use of Personal Protective Equipment During Compounding and Spraying Pesticides in Meunasah Tuha Village, Sukamakmur District, Aceh Besar Regency in 2024

Nasrullah Nasrulah, Junaidi Junaidi, Kartini Kartini, Syahrizal Syahrizal — Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Unsafe use of pesticides without personal protective equipment (PPE) can cause negative impacts on farmers' health, including the risk of acute and chronic poisoning. Meunasah Tuha Village, Sukamakmur District, Aceh Besar Regency is one of the agricultural areas where the use of pesticides by rice farmers still does not fully meet occupational safety standards. This study aims to determine the behavior of rice farmers in the use of personal protective equipment during compounding and spraying pesticides, reviewed from the aspects of knowledge, attitudes, and actions. This study is a quantitative descriptive study with a total sampling technique on the entire population consisting of 30 rice farmers. Data was collected through a questionnaire that measured farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and actions towards the use of PPE. The research was carried out from January to February 2024 in Meunasah Tuha Village. The results of the study showed that 60% of farmers had good knowledge, 80% showed good attitudes, but only 40% showed good actions in the use of PPE. In addition, only 40% of farmers use PPE when mixing and spraying pesticides, while the other 60% do not use PPE completely. The conclusion shows that although farmers' knowledge and attitudes towards the use of PPE are relatively good, real actions in the field are still low. This shows the need for further education and supervision of the practice of safe use of pesticides among farmers.

Coffee Grounds Reducing Chemical Oxygen Demand (Cod) Levels In Doorsmeer Waste In Gampong Bineh Blang Ingin Jaya District, Aceh Big District

Hamdani Hamdani, Dwi Sudiarto — Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Doorsmeer waste contains high chemical oxygen demand which results in a lack of dissolved oxygen in the water. To reduce chemical oxygen demand levels, this research uses activated charcoal from coffee grounds as an adsorbent because it can trap pollutant particles and is able to adsorb metals, dirt/dust, and detergent foam originating from doorsmeer waste. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of coffee grounds activated charcoal adsorbent in reducing chemical oxygen demand levels in doorsmeer waste. This research was experimental with 3 treatments using 10 gr, 20 gr and 30 gr coffee grounds activated charcoal with 3 repetitions. The subject in this research was a dose of 180 grams of activated charcoal from coffee grounds and the object in this research was doorsmeer waste. On an average decrease in the use of 10 grams of activated charcoal coffee grounds the results were 173.33 mg/l, on an average decrease in the use of 20 grams of activated charcoal coffee grounds the results were 229.33 mg/l, and on an average decrease in use 30 grams of activated charcoal from coffee grounds yielded 263 mg/l. The research results show that the use of activated charcoal from coffee grounds is the most effective in reducing chemical oxygen demand levels in doorsmeer waste, namely a dose of 30 grams with a reduction of 263 mg/l. It is hoped that further research during the process of making activated charcoal will first pay attention to how to make activated charcoal properly and correctly, especially when burning coffee grounds because this greatly influences the quality of the activated charcoal.

Dosage Effectiveness of Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder (Citrus Hystrix) in Aromatic Wax Preparations as a Natural Repellent, House Flies (Musca Domestica)

Nirwana Nirwana — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

House flies (Musca domestica) are mechanical vectors of various diseases that endanger human health. Chemical fly control has risks to the environment, so a more environmentally friendly natural alternative is needed. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of kaffir lime leaf powder (Citrus hystrix) in aromatic wax preparations as a house fly repellent. The method used is quasi experimental with a post-test only control group design. Subjects were divided into five treatment groups (doses of 0, 10, 20, and 30 grams and white candles as positive controls), each with five replicates and 20 flies per test. The results showed an increase in fly repellent power as the dose increased. The average number of flies expelled: 4 (10 g), 9 (20 g), and 14 (30 g). The ANOVA test showed a significant difference between treatments (p < 0.05), and the probit test showed an ED₅₀ value of 22.667 grams. In conclusion, kaffir lime leaf powder aromatic wax is effective as a house fly repellent, especially at a dose of ≥30 grams, and has the potential to be an environmentally friendly vector control alternative.

The Effect of Coconut Coir and Coconut Shell Charcoal Media Thickness on Reducing the Turbidity of Excavated Well Water in Gampong Lheu Blang, Darul Imarah District, Aceh Besar Regency in 2025

Sukardi sukardi — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dug well water is often used by the community as a source of clean water, but its physical quality such as turbidity is still a problem. This study aims to determine the effect of variations in the thickness of coconut coir media and coconut shell charcoal on the reduction of turbidity of dug well water. The method used was an experiment with a Complete Random Design (RAL) with 3 media thickness treatments (2 cm, 3 cm, and 4 cm) and repeated 3 times each. Additional media in the form of gravel is used on a regular basis in each treatment. Turbidity measurements are carried out before and after filtration using a turbidimeter. The results of the study showed that there was a significant influence of the thickness of the media on the reduction of turbidity of dug well water. The thickness of 4 cm provides the most optimal results in reducing the level of turbidity. Coconut coir and coconut shell charcoal media are effectively used as natural and environmentally friendly filter alternatives to improve the water quality of dug wells.