Analysis of Dug Well Water Quality as a Source of Clean Water for the Community and Its Influencing Factors on the Coast of Gorontalo Bay

This research aims to analyze the quality of dug well water as a source of drinking water and clean water, examine the factors influencing it, and find appropriate water treatment in community dug wells in Gorontalo Bay. Samples were collected from 13 residential locations within Gorontalo Bay region. Sampling was conducted twice and the parameters examined included temperature, TDS, turbidity, salinity, pH, iron, manganese, hardness, total coli, and E.coli. The analysis was carried out at the Gorontalo District Health Service, UPTD of Water Quality Laboratory Installation. Chemical measurements were carried out at the Integrated Research and Testing Laboratory Universitas Gadjah Mada. The clean water quality benchmark was based on the environmental health quality standards outlined in Permenkes RI no. 02 of 2023. The research results show that in several locations, the TDS, Salinity, Conductivity, Iron, Hardness, Total Coliform and E.Coli parameters do not meet the requirements for drinking water. The factors that influence the decline in water quality include the proximity of wells to septic tanks, with distances ranging from between 3 to 11.5 m, and poor condition of the surrounding environment, characterized by the presence of garbage and animal waste. Water treatment is needed, including filtering, sedimentation, and disinfection. Keywords: Quality, Well Water, Gorontalo Bay