This community engagement activity was conducted in the Gold Mining Operation Permit (IUP OP) area of Arinem, Papandayan, West Java, which possesses significant epithermal gold mineralization potential but also faces environmental pollution challenges due to mining activities. The primary objective of the program was to enhance technical capacity in mine environmental management through water and soil quality monitoring and the development of data-driven reclamation recommendations. The methods employed included water and soil sampling at two designated locations, laboratory analysis of physical and chemical parameters, and interpretation of results based on environmental standards regulated in Indonesia. The findings revealed that water quality at both sites exhibited highly acidic pH levels and elevated concentrations of heavy metals such as copper and zinc, exceeding permissible limits. Soil analysis indicated low pH, extremely low phosphorus content, and potential manganese toxicity. Based on these findings and supporting literature, the recommended technical strategies included pH neutralization using lime, construction of sedimentation ponds, phytoremediation using local plant species, and organic fertilization. This activity successfully provided practical insights to field technicians and contributed to applicable environmental management considerations that support sustainable gold mine reclamation.
Oleh :
Ririn Yulianti
