Characterization of Leachate from the Integrated Solid Waste Treatment Plant at Diponegoro University, Indonesia

Abstract

Apartment development in urban areas is often proposed as solution to meet the housing needs. However, building construction could contribute air pollutants that have a negative impact on health. This activity could generate Total Suspended Particulate (TSP). This study aimed to quantify the composition of TSP (Si, Pb and Ca) arising from building construction activities and comparing the measurement results with the air quality standard in Indonesia. The sampling method was undertaken according to SNI 19-7119.3-2005. Based on this research, the TSP concentration in samples has exceeded the permissible limit (the highest concentration of TSP was 786,13 μg/m3). The result of characterization of TSP indicates that the highest Si concentration was found at the point of transportation path, while Pb and Ca.