SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT INSTALLATION (IPAL) IN BANDUNG REGENCY

Abstract

This study discusses the sustainable development of Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plants (IPAL) in the Working Area of UPTD Domestic IPAL Soreang, Bandung Regency. Sanitation services in this area are still not optimal, especially in the processing of domestic wastewater in residential areas. This study aims to obtain data and formulate effective strategies in the management of domestic wastewater treatment plants. Using a qualitative method with a case study approach, this study identified five main factors that influence the sustainability of domestic wastewater treatment plant development, namely institutional, service, social, economic, and environmental aspects. From the results of the study, six alternative strategies were formulated to increase the effectiveness of domestic wastewater treatment plant development, namely: (1) Meeting the needs of domestic wastewater treatment facilities; (2) Strengthening management institutions, such as the establishment of BUMD or BLU; (3) Encouraging alternative financing through corporate social and environmental responsibility (TJSLP); (4) Preparing supporting regulations in the form of Regent Regulations (Perbup); (5) Applying legal sanctions for direct wastewater discharge into the environment; and (6) Optimizing the Community-Based Total Sanitation (STBM) program to reduce the practice of open defecation (BABS). These strategies are expected to increase the effectiveness and sustainability of domestic wastewater treatment plant management, so that they have a positive impact on the environment and public health of Bandung Regency.