Kajian Kualitas Air Sungai Seruai Kabupaten Deli Serdang Provisi Sumatera Utara untuk Kegiatan Budidaya Ikan

Abstract

River Seruaiis one of the rivers in Deli Serdang District of North Sumatera, that has been polluted by human activities. Pollution that occurs can caused the decreasedof river water quality. This study aimed to identify the the suitability of water quality of River Seruai for freshwater aquaculture in order to improve fish farming in the river. The study was conducted from May 2017 to July 2017 along theRiver Seruai of Deli Serdang District of North Sumatra Province. The measurement of water quality parameters was done at 3 (three) stations. This studywas done by 2 stages, directly and in laboratory to determine analysis of water sample and identification of plankton. Based on the plankton abundance, it can be stated that the Seruai River was still support for fish farming activities because the river has a plankton which was a source of natural food for aquaculture fish although the number is relatively low ie average 47.25 cells/liter. Scores of water quality parameter of River Seruai based on Standard Quality PP No. 82 of 2001 that the scor of 1st station = 0, score of 2nd= -2 and score of 3rdstation= -2. The status of the water quality of each station I is in accordance with the quality standard, the 2ndand 3rdstation is lightly contaminated. The overall status of River Seruai Water Quality has a score = 0. Based on PP No. 82 of 2001 it can be concluded that the waters are suitable for freshwater fish farming activities.