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Selection of organic matter as a wetland substrate for acid mine drainage treatment.

Authors :
Sekarjannah, Fitri Arum
Mansur, Irdika
Abidin, Zaenal
Fauzi, Anas Miftah
Source :
Journal of Natural Resources & Environment Management / Jurnal Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Alam dan Lingkungan; 2023, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p267-276, 10p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Acid mine drainage (AMD) is one of the problems arising from mining activities. Acid mine drainage is formed due to the oxidation of sulfide minerals such as pyrite (FeS2) by water and oxygen. An alternative treatment of AMD in a sustainable and eco-friendly way is by constructing a wetland. This study was conducted to select the best composition of organic matter capable of treating acid mine drainage to comply with environmental quality standards. The study consisted of three stages, namely; a screening of organic matter, a combination of two organic matters, and a combination of cow manure and empty fruit bunches (EFB) in various compositions. Types of organic matter used are cow, goat, and chicken manure. Three types of compost, EFB, sawdust, wood chips, chopped water hyacinth, cocopeat, fresh waste, and compost waste cajuputi leaf, waste of citronella distillation, baglog waste, and bagasse. The results showed that several types of organic matter could increase the pH of AMD. The combination of EFB and cow manure with a ratio of 2:1 was the best composition of organic matter with the highest pH and the lowest dissolved heavy metals and sulfates in accordance with the established quality standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20864639
Volume :
13
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Natural Resources & Environment Management / Jurnal Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Alam dan Lingkungan
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
164404777
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.29244/jpsl.13.2.267–276