KADAR GAS HIDROGEN SULFIDA (H2S) DAN KELUHAN SUBYEKTIF PEMULUNG TPA BENOWO SURABAYA TAHUN 2016

Abstract

ABSTRACT
H2S gas produced from the decomposition of waste with bad odor lead to subjective complaint for
scavenger at Benowo, Surabaya the landfill when they are exposed too long. Preliminary survey on subjective
complaint showed that there were three people experienced dizziness, 4 people experience eye irritation, 2 with
coughing, and 6 people did not experience any complaint. The aim of the study was to determine the level of H2S
gas and scavengers‟ health complaints in Benowo, Surabaya landfill.
This is a descriptive research with cross sectional approach. The population was 350 inhabitants with 36 of
them were used as population. The primary data collection was carried out by observation, questionnaires and
measurements of air samples, while the secondary data was the map of Benowo landfill. Data processing technique
used editing, tabulation, textular.
The results of the study on H2S gas examination in Benowo landfill showed that the average exceeds the
threshold value of 0.20 ppm. The result of measurements of the highest temperatures was during the day of 35,0⁰C
with 54% humidity and wind speed of 1.34 m/s. 14 scavengers suffered minor complaint, 16 suffered minor
complaint, and 6 suffered heavy complaint. High levels of H2S gas can be influenced by the accumulation of garbage
and climate. High levels of H2S gas can also cause the occurrence of subjective complaints of scavengers.
The conclusion shows that on the low level of H2S, the scavengers suffered mild and moderate complaints,
at high levels of H2S, the scavengers suffered heavy complaints. The relevant institutions should monitor air quality
both physically and chemically. The scavengers should conduct periodic medical examinations. The next research can
use other air pollutant parameters.
Keywords: H2S gas Level, subjective complaints, scavengers