Analysis of Physical and Chemical Parameters as One of the Determinants of Tasi Tolu Lake Water Quality

Abstract

Tasi Tolu Lake is a water which has salty characteristics and has its own uniqueness and natural beauty. The potential of lake resources owned by this lake is mangrove forests, water bird species, fish, and ecotourism potential. The function of this lake is to provide economic resources for fishing activities, ecotourism potential, which has a unique nature. The purpose of this research is to analyze physical and chemical parameters as one of the determinants of Tasi Tolu Lake water quality. The method used is STORED method and accordance with class II quality standards, according to the regulation of the Minister of Environment no. 115 of 2003 concerning guidelines for controlling the status of water quality and implemented in the Republic of Indonesia government regulation no.82/2001. The results of analysis physical and chemical parameters as one of the determinants of Tasi Tolu Lake water quality is moderately polluted, with chemical parameters consisting of pH and DO values still meet the quality standard values, physical parameters in the form of temperature values that meet the quality standard values, while the turbidity and TDS values is exceeding the quality standard values.