Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: January-March | Volume: 3 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 81-92
Analysis of Drinking Water Quality in Water Refilled Depot in Dekai Health Primary Yahukimo District
Nurhayati J. Palinoan1, A.L. Rantetampang2, Yermia Msen3, Anwar Mallongi4
1Magister Program of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Cenderawasih University, Jayapura.
2,3Lecturer of Master Program in Public Health. Faculty of Public Health, Cenderawasih University, Jayapura
4Environmental Health Department, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar.
Corresponding Author: Anwar Mallongi
ABSTRACT
Background: Drinking water needs increase as the population increases. Drinking water provided by refill depots is one alternative to meet drinking water needs and must meet the quality of drinking water that has been determined.
Research Objective: To analysis the quality of water in the Depot of Refill Water in the working area of Dekai District Yahukimo Health Center
Research Method: Descriptively quantitative and qualitative (mix methods) using observation place, equipment, sanitation facilities, product process, hygiene person and check up drink water quality and then interview with 8 people entrepreneurs and 8 consumers in October – November 2018. Data Analysis used content analysis.
Results: The quality of drinking water at 8 depots in the Dekai Puskesmas health center is eligible by heath ministry of law Indonesia No.492 tahun 2010. Place at 8 refill drinking water depots in the Dekai Health Center working area were 5 depots (62.5%) that met the requirements and did not meet the requirements of 3 depots (37.5%). Equipment at 8 refill drinking water depots in the entire Dekai Community Health Center working area (100%) met the requirements. Sanitation facilities at 8 refill drinking water depots in the Dekai Health Center working area were 3 depots (37.5%) that met the requirements and did not meet the requirements of 5 depots (62.5%). The condition of the processing / production of drinking water at 8 refill drinking water depots in the overall working area of Dekai Health Center (100%) fulfilled the requirements. The hygiene of the staff / employees at 8 refill drinking water depots in the overall working area of Dekai Health Center (100%) did not meet the requirements. The condition of raw water quality as much as 5 depots (62.5%) met the requirements and as many as 3 depots (37.5%) did not meet the requirements.
Key words: Quality Drink Water, Refilled Water
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