THE EFFECT OF SAND MINING ON SOIL QUALITY IN GANTAR DISTRICT, WEST JAVA, INDONESIA

Authors

  • Agus Didit Haryanto
  • Ahmad Helman Hamdani
  • Nurdradjat

Keywords:

Chemistry, Indramayu, Physical, Sand mining, Soil, Quality

Abstract

At this time in Indonesia, much illegal sand mining is negatively impacting the environment. One area where many Illicit mining activities are found is the Gantar area and its surroundings, West Java Province. Sand mining activities using an open pit mining system. The open pit mining system degrades soil quality by mining sand. This study uses laboratory analysis by measuring the physical, chemical, and mineralogy of soils. The purposive sampling method is used to sample post-mining ex-sand mining soil samples in Gantar District, West Indramayu Regency, West Java Province. Physical soil quality measurement is characterized by increased bulk density, particle density, fine fractions (clay and silt), and decreased porosity and permeability. Chemical examination showed a decrease in C-organic, N-organic, P, and K concentrations (available) and base saturation; however, the CEC level increased. The results showed that sand mining activities have degraded soil quality in the former sand mining area in Gantar District, West Java, Indonesia. This research makes a major contribution to policymakers to pay attention to post-mining activities so that the decline in soil quality can be avoided.

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Published

2024-10-26

How to Cite

Agus Didit Haryanto, Hamdani, A. H., & Nurdradjat. (2024). THE EFFECT OF SAND MINING ON SOIL QUALITY IN GANTAR DISTRICT, WEST JAVA, INDONESIA. GEOMATE Journal, 27(122), 124–131. Retrieved from https://geomatejournal.com/geomate/article/view/3831

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