The Effectiveness of the Combination of Moringa Seeds and Leaves (Moringa Oleifera) as a Natural Coagulant to Reduce Turbidity in Excavated Well Water in Wumialo Village, Gorontalo City
Keywords:
Moringa oleifera, Turbidity, Coagulant
Abstract
Dug well water is still widely used by the community as a source of clean water, but the quality often does not meet turbidity requirements. High turbidity levels can reduce water quality and increase health risks, so effective, safe, and environmentally friendly water treatment efforts are needed by utilizing natural coagulants. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the combination of moringa seeds and leaves (Moringa oleifera) as a natural coagulant in reducing the turbidity level of dug well water. The type of experimental research with a pre-test-post test research design uses a combination dose of moringa seeds and leaves, namely 10 mg, 20 mg and 30 mg. The water sampling technique is Purposive sampling. Data analysis used the One-Way Anova test and the LSD (Least Significant Difference) follow-up test. The results of the study showed that the turbidity value of dug well water in pre-test conditions was 15.5 NTU. The reduction in cloudiness after treatment with a dose of 10 mg had an average of 3.77 NTU (75.67%), the 20 mg dose of 2.53 NTU (83.67%), and the 30 mg dose of 3.17 NTU (79.54%). The Anova One-Way test showed a significant difference in effectiveness between doses of coagulants (p-value = 0.038 < 0.05). Follow-up LSD tests showed a significant difference between the 10 mg and 20 mg doses (p-value = 0.014 < 0.05), but there was no significant difference between the 10 mg and 30 mg doses (p-value = 0.146 > 0.05), as well as between the 20 mg and 30 mg doses (p-value = 0.128 > 0.05). It is recommended for subsequent researchers to test variations in stirring speed as well as other water quality parameters.
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Mali, M. I., Koloa, M. M & Tea, M. T. D. 2022. The use of local plants of moringa seeds (Moringa oleifera) as biocoagulants in the process of purifying spring water in Maurisu Village, North Central Timor Regency. 5(2622), 30–33.
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Rain, F. 2024. The use of aloe vera as a coagulant. Chemical Engineering Journal Storage, 1(April), 53–62.
Nakoe, M. R., Ahmad, Z. F & Arsad, N. 2024. The use of cassava peel waste as a natural absorbent to reduce iron (Fe) levels in well water. Also Read: 3, 48–53.
Nurjanah, F. Y., Syakbanah, N. L & Wicaksono, R. R. 2021. Biocoagulant Treatment of Moringa Seed Powder (Moringa Oleipera) as a Groundwater Purification in Tunggunjagir Lamongan Village. 93–98.
Pakaya Riska, M. 2013. Description of the water quality of the dug well in Hamlet III, Pulubala Village, Pulubala District, Gorontalo Regency.
Pamabel, A. A & Amin, M. 2024. To reduce turbidity in the water of the excavated well in Sungai Selincah Village, Palembang City, The Effectiveness Of Pineapple Peel Powder As A Biocoagulant In Reducing The Turbidity Of Dugwell Water At Sungai Selincah Village, Palembang City. 4(1), 1–6.
Pandey, P., Pandey, Jyoti, Sharma & Shikha. 2020. Elucidation Of The Potential Of Moringa Oleifera Leaves Extract As A Novel Alternate To The Chemical Coagulant In Water Treatment Process. Water Environment Research, 92(7).
Pratiwi, A. A., Masthura & Husnah, M. 2023. Use of Moringa Seeds ( Moringa Oleifera L . ) and tamarind seeds through coagulation and flocculation processes. 9(1), 55–60.
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Triana, T & Lilia, D. 2023. Media Information on the relationship between physical condition and sanitation of excavated wells to the presence of coliform bacteria in excavated well water. 19, 56–66.
Widodo, L. U., Donoriyanto, D. S & Siswanto. 2021. Coagulation and Flocculation Process Using Moringa Oleifera Seeds for Water Purification. Journal of Chemical Engineering Abdimas, 02(1), 1–5.
Wiranda, N. S., Study, P., Physics, P. & Bias, I. 2019. Study of Bias Index To Turbid Water Using The Parallel Plan Method Assessment Of Bias Index To Fake Water Using The. 1(1).
Yansyah, E. J., Uji, A., D. A. N. E., Yansyah, E. J., Marita, Y. & Sarwoko, S. 2025. Analysis of Bacteriological Tests of Totalcolifrom and E.coli on the Quality of Spring Sources. 14(02), 130–136.
Zaman, N., Nasution Hidayah, N., Susilawaty Andi, I., Sitorus, E., Mohamad, E., Rodhiyah, Z., Syam Amin, M., Murtini, S., Ibnu, R., Tangio S, J., Rudiansyah & Haryanti, S. 2023. Water Quality Management. Our Writing Foundation.
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2026-02-25
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Melani Koniyo, Irwan, & Moh. Rivai Nakoe. (2026). The Effectiveness of the Combination of Moringa Seeds and Leaves (Moringa Oleifera) as a Natural Coagulant to Reduce Turbidity in Excavated Well Water in Wumialo Village, Gorontalo City. International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS), 8(2). https://doi.org/10.56338/ijhess.v8i2.10545
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