Analysis of Water Quality Change in Tourist Attractions to Reduce Ecological Destruction: Perspectives on Science and Environmental Theology

Abstract

This study aims to determine changes in water quality due to water tourism activities in Umbul Ponggok and Jumog Waterfall, Central Java, Indonesia. This research uses a mixed-method approach that combines science (laboratory tests) and environmental theology study. Water samples were taken from tourism locations and then analyzed in the laboratory. Environmental theology studies were conducted by interviewing managers & visitors to find out about the care and utilization of water sources. Based on statistical tests, the pH, Temperature, TDS, and conductivity values of the water at the research location did not change significantly; both the quality of the water from the source, the water when it was used and the water after it was used for water tourism activities. The water pH at the Umbul Ponggok tourist and Jumog Waterfall is between 8.7-9.1 and 8-8.1, respectively. Water temperature ranges between 20-21°C and 24- 25°C. TDS levels ranged from 67-121 mg/L, and water in the Umbul Ponggok ranged from 126-129 mg/L. Jumog waterfall's water conductivity is 123-217 mg/L and Umbul Ponggok 235-240 mg/L. The implementation of environmental theology was shown by the existence of preventive and curative actions against water pollution that water tourism managers have carried out.