Bioremediation is the use of microorganisms to reduce pollutants in the environment. The way it works is that the enzymes that have been produced by microorganisms modify the pollutants in their environment.
In the process, microorganisms change or modify toxic pollutants by changing their chemical structure into a biotransformation. In many cases, biotransformation will lead to biodegradation. Biodegradation is the process by which toxic pollutants are degraded.
The structure becomes decomposed and then into metabolites that are not harmful to the environment. Articles about bioremediation are widely spread on the internet. For more details, maybe you can refer to it. Use a search engine to find it. Use relevant keywords.
Recognizing pollutants in the bioremediation process
We often see that in an environment there are various kinds of waste. The easiest example is reservoirs and lakes in Jakarta. If we observe the environment there are many various kinds of garbage. Well, that kind of garbage can be a pollutant.
Thus, a pollutant is a pollutant material or in the form of an object that can cause pollution. The case example is actually not only in Jakarta. But all over the world. Maybe at your place too. Either directly or indirectly. Pollutants themselves are divided into four when viewed from their nature, namely:
Pollutants that pollute the environment. This is known as physical pollution. Examples are iron, broken glass and the like. This type of pollutant is widely found in the waste area. Or around landfills.
Pollutants that are not visible. These pollutants are called chemical pollutants. Form a chemical compound. There are various kinds of both synthetic and natural compounds whose concentrations are high enough that they can cause pollution.
E Colli bacteria and the like can also be a pollutant. It is called a biological pollutant. This type of pollutant is a pollutant in the form of living things that can cause environmental pollution. Pollutants of this type are also abundant around the waste.
Socio-cultural pollution. Is the behavior of the environment, and the surrounding community that is inappropriate or can damage the surrounding environment. Examples are student brawls and the like. The fourth pollutant is the easiest to see and the most frequently encountered. This fourth pollutant is closely related to the nation's morals. So it seems that this fourth type of pollutant is the most dangerous. Because the moral damage will cause damage or bring up other pollutants.
Types of bioremediation
Like pollutants, bioremediation also has its own types or classifications. There are at least four types of bioremediation, namely:
1. Biostimulation
Is the addition of nitrogen or oxygen in the form of liquid or gas into polluted soil.
2. Bioaugmentation
Is the addition of microorganisms in polluted soil.
3. Intrinsic bioremediation
Is a natural bioremediation process on polluted soil or water.
Cases of bioremediation in Indonesia
Environmental pollution has occurred thousands of years ago. Not just now. In fact, this case has occurred in various parts of the world. Finally, the bioremediation case that has emerged in Indonesia is PT Chevron Pacific Indonesia.
This case emerged and had attracted public attention. Where the suspect also reached 5 people. Again, KOMNAS HAM stepped in. Even Komnas HAM saw human rights violations in this case. So, until there is a report to the president.
PT. Chevron Indonesia is one of the bioremediation cases in Indonesia. I don't know which one is actually wrong, but environmental pollution is still a matter of concern. It can kill generations of humans and what's worse, it can also kill the environment itself.
The originally fertile land became dead and could no longer be used by mankind. River water which was originally used for drinking and various other purposes can no longer be used because it is polluted. It is still fortunate if the human knows that it has been polluted, otherwise it will bring disease into the human body.
The case of PT Chevron should be a big lesson for all of us. How valuable a clean environment is. And also a lesson on the importance of protecting the environment from bad pollutants.
Trust from God for humans
Nature and everything in it is a mandate from God for humans. Humans are also referred to as the Caliph on this earth. Humans should be able to maintain the sustainability of their surroundings. Not even destroy it.
Whether it's a big or small matter, humans should preserve the natural life around them. From the various facts that exist, all disasters, both floods and the like, are caused by human activities themselves. Humans as the highest beings and have the most advantages, should be aware of their role in protecting the universe.
Underestimating cleanliness is an example of being unaware of maintaining the integrity of the universe. Don't pollutants occur because of objects that can pollute the environment, such as broken glass, iron and the like?
Broken glass or iron and for example are those that settle on the ground, rivers or rivers. Who else would throw it away if not humans. Jakarta is a metropolitan city. It is also the capital city of Indonesia. However, many cases of environmental contamination occur there. Although only on a small scale, but it is very concerning. Their awareness of it seemed very minimal.
Prevention of environmental pollution
Bioremediation should not be done if humans can protect the environment. From the past until now, cases of bioremediation have always been caused by irresponsible people. As in Jakarta itself, the large number of people who throw garbage in rivers or on the banks of rivers is clearly the cause.
Moreover, many reservoirs in Jakarta have been polluted. Rivers or rivers are no longer healthy. It all started with the human being who underestimated him.
Well, tips to avoid polluting the environment are to:
- Aware of the importance of environmental cleanliness
- Make yourself not littering
- Provide trash according to the type of garbage, for example, solid waste bins are given their own place
- Campaigning for the bad environmental pollution
- Schedule to clean the environment together once a week
Hopefully the article is light and this is helpful and can increasing our knowledge about environmental pollution. Whatever and however the name is, keeping the environment clean is better and prioritized. One of them is by disposing of garbage in its place. Because, by disposing of garbage in its place will make everything well planned. And minimize environmental pollution.
Teach children to come down that environmental pollution is a bad deed. Because he can kill future generations. And also cause harm to nature. Teaching to children and grandchildren from an early age can give a good mindset.
Because childhood is a time whose potential has not been fully opened. And that's when it's best to provide an understanding of various manners, as well as science.