Geomembranes to Prevent Swallowing

Abstract

The high intensity of rain increases the runoff of the mine area so that the water flowing through the drainage channel carries erosion so that the sediment pond very quickly silts up. The impact is that the water flowing from the sediment pond to the river will be cloudy, disturbing biodiversity in the river. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of using geomembranes in preventing siltation in sediment ponds. This research was conducted in the monkey area of PT Antareja Mahada Makmur Site Multi Harapan Utama. This study used qualitative research methods. Data were collected through field surveys by directly observing the waters where geomembranes have been installed. The collected data were analyzed through three stages: data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that using geomembrane in drainage can reduce erosion and siltation in wastewater settling ponds. The innovative use of geomembranes in settling ponds positively impacts the environment, cost efficiency, and team understanding within the company.