PENANGGULANGAN LIMBAH CAIR TAHU BERBASIS PENDIDIKAN MASYARAKAT

Abstract

Abstract:The tofu industries are done with a simple technology and prosesing of waste are not maximized. The producers usually proceeds industrial waste directly into the river and some even throw
without processing the waste. The tofu industrial waste consist of two types, that is liquid and solid
wastes. Liquid waste is the largest and potentially polluting the environment. Tofu wastewaters composed mostly of organic waste with high COD values that will decrease the solute oxygen in the water.
That causes the unpleasant smell that can disturb communities in term of aesthetics and health. Considering the tofu industries as small scale industries, then it requires the installation of simple equipment
of waste processing, low operating costs, economic values, and friendly environment. Already many
research being done to overcome tofu wastewaters pollution, community education is needed to find the
most apropriate method as well as to build community awareness of the importance of maintaining the
environment.