Prevention of decreasing river water quality due to anthropogenic activities: A systematic review of water pollution on Cisadane River

Abstract

The Cisadane River, which flows through the provinces of West Java and Banten, is severely contaminated as a result of numerous human activities, unregulated dumping of industrial and domestic waste, and growing urbanization and poor management. An important part of West Java's and Banten's overall river system is the Cisadane River Basin. An overview of the general state of Indonesia's rivers and the prevalent pollution, especially in the Cisadane River ecosystem, is provided in this review. The method used is a systematic literature review. Literature review involves collecting references from various books, documents, archives, and others related to the research focus. The data collection method in this study uses the systematic literature review (SLR) method. This review provides insights into the environmental conditions of the Cisadane River and general river conditions in Indonesia, as well as the pollution of pollutants that commonly occur in Indonesia. In summary, this review offers several important contributions by (a) identifying and discussing the characteristics of the Cisadane River and the general picture of rivers in Indonesia, (b) identifying and discussing pollutant pollution in detail from water quality parameters in relation to its physicochemical properties and its impact on water sources and usage, (c) identifying and discussing river water pollution control in Indonesia, focusing on the policies of applicable legal products, and finally, (d) suggesting directions for future research. Based on this review, policymakers can be influenced to develop sustainable strategies in preventing the decline in river water quality due to anthropogenic activities