The analysis of wastewater management at small and medium textile (batik) enterprises in Pekalongan city

Abstract

This study intended to analyze the wastewater management at Batik small and medium enterprise (SME). The study took place in SMEs at two boundaries in Pekalongan City. The research subject was the businessmen of SME. Observation and interview were employed to collect data and were analyzed descriptive-comparatively. The results showed that the Pekalongan City Government had built a Waste Processing Unit (WPU) in Jenggot Village and WWTP (Wastewater Treatment Plant) in Kauman Village. The operation of WPU and WWTP still needs optimization by increasing the participation of SME entrepreneurs/craftsmen so that environmental damage due to wastewater produced by textile SMEs (batik) can be minimized.